Senior Legal Assistant — Litigation Support & Scheduling

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Plan

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Short and Long -Term Disability

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP seeks an experienced Legal Assistant for its Chicago office to provide a wide range of secretarial, administrative, and clerical support to several Attorneys in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, a solid work ethic, and proficiency in MS Office to support a busy litigation team handling pleadings, calendar management, billing, and trial preparation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of legal assistant experience required.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and self-direction.
• MS Office proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Draft and edit pleadings and related legal documents.
• E-file and paper file documents with state, federal and appellate courts.
• Maintain team and court calendars and keep attorneys aware of scheduled events and deadlines.
• Schedule meetings and conference calls.
• Communicate by phone and email with clients and vendors, maintaining professionalism and high level of customer service.
• Handle billing for assigned timekeepers.
• Assist in trial preparation.
• Maintain electronic and paper files regularly.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and process expense reports.
• Assist fellow workers and/or other timekeepers as needed.

Skills

Legal industry experience

Excellent organizational skills

Initiative and self-direction

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP seeks an experienced Legal Assistant for its Chicago office to provide a wide range of secretarial, administrative, and clerical support to several Attorneys in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, a solid work ethic, and proficiency in MS Office to support a busy litigation team handling pleadings, calendar management, billing, and trial preparation.