Litigation Practice Specialist — Hybrid Trial & Admin Pro

MWE; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

McDermott Will & Schulte, a leading global law firm, seeks a Legal Practice Specialist to support multiple assigned attorneys within the Litigation Practice Group. The role demands litigation experience, outstanding analytical and organizational skills, and the ability to manage complex deadlines.

The position emphasizes trial preparation, document management, and coordination of travel and meetings, with a competitive total rewards package and potential bonuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related legal work experience.
• At least five years of litigation experience.
• Knowledge of court rules and civil procedures in State and Federal jurisdictions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of trial preparation, including handling logistics and supporting at trial as necessary.
• Internet research using Lexis and Westlaw, including obtaining court dockets from PACER, Court/Agency websites or other research tools.
• Assemble binders for court/agency filings, services and client files (including all attachments).
• Handle and manage intake process beginning with conflicts check through to the creation of the client/matter number.
• Prepare subpoenas, court scheduling stipulations, motions, and brief templates.
• Edit, proofread, and redline documents and correspondence for accuracy, grammar and formatting.
• Review prebills; work with billing practice group to ensure client bills are sent out timely.
• Oversee attorney expense reports and vendor invoices through to completion.
• Manage attorney Outlook email and calendar and organize travel logistics.
• Input, review, edit, and update attorney time entries.

Skills

Litigation experience

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Discretion and diplomacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree or related legal work experience

Tools

Relativity

PACER/CM/ECF

Westlaw

Lexis

File & ServeXpress

Job description

McDermott Will & Schulte, a leading global law firm, seeks a Legal Practice Specialist to support multiple assigned attorneys within the Litigation Practice Group. The role demands litigation experience, outstanding analytical and organizational skills, and the ability to manage complex deadlines.

The position emphasizes trial preparation, document management, and coordination of travel and meetings, with a competitive total rewards package and potential bonuses.