What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant - Litigation position at Howard & Howard Attorne?
Howard & Howard is seeking a highly motivated Legal Assistant to join our team in Chicago, IL. Our Legal Assistants work in partnership with their assigned attorneys and are responsible for maintaining an effective daily workflow as well as independently coordinating administrative tasks within the pre-litigation and/or trial process. The ideal candidate will be expected to maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality in all aspects of their work. Attention to detail and ability to multitask will be essential in this role. This is a full-time opportunity, and salary will be commensurate with experience.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Managing assigned attorneys’ calendars, dockets and appointments
- Making extensive and frequent travel arrangements
- Maintaining and organizing attorney caseloads across several jurisdictions
- Screening incoming client calls and correspondence and responding as necessary
- Composing and preparing emails, confidential correspondence, reports and other complex documents
- Creating and maintaining spreadsheet files, including use of formulas
- Conducting attorney time entry and complex billing
- Providing back-up support to other legal assistants
- Performing other duties as assigned
Successful candidates should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to track and manage projects through completion
- Ability to interact professionally with clients and colleagues through videoconference, telephone, and in person
- Maintain a collaborative and team-oriented approach to the workplace
- Be solution-oriented and a strategic thinker
- Commitment to accountability
- Strong sense of respect for others
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word – ability to quickly format documents, use outline tools, tables of content, etc.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel – ability to independently create formulas, manipulate spreadsheet data, etc.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required, bachelor's degree is preferred. We offer an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, short term disability, profit sharing, 401K, flexible spending accounts and transit contributions.
To learn more about Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC, please visit www.howardandhoward.com.
Howard & Howard Attorneys is an equal opportunity employer!
