Litigation Assistant

A prominent Chicago law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Assistant to join its dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to support a team of attorneys specializing in corporate litigation, employment litigation, family law litigation, and contract dispute resolution for corporate clients. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of litigation experience, exceptional organizational skills, and a proactive approach to providing high-quality support. This role offers hybrid flexibility and a competitive salary of $75-100k, commensurate with experience, and comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.

Key Responsibilities of the Litigation Assistant:

• Prepare and file legal documents in both Illinois state and federal courts, utilizing PACER and e-filing systems.
• Draft and finalize legal documents, including notices, subpoenas, summonses, courtesy copies, Tables of Contents, and Tables of Authorities.
• Support trial preparations, including managing document productions, discovery, and pre-trial logistics.
• Maintain and organize case files using document management systems such as NetDocuments (or iManage equivalents).
• Accurately track time and maintain client billing records in SurePoint.
• Collaborate with attorneys and other assistants in a team-oriented environment, providing support across multiple cases and attorneys.
• Manage calendars, correspondence, and deadlines for assigned attorneys.
• Utilize software tools such as LexisNexis AI, Microsoft Word, and Excel to assist with legal research and documentation.

Qualifications of the Litigation Assistant:

• At least 3 years of experience in corporate litigation; exposure to family law litigation, employment litigation, or contract dispute resolution is highly preferred.
• Proven experience filing documents in Illinois state and federal courts; familiarity with PACER is essential.
• Proficiency in preparing legal documents such as subpoenas, summonses, notices, and pre-trial materials.
• Demonstrated multitasking ability, with experience supporting multiple attorneys and managing various cases concurrently.
• Strong technical skills with tools such as LexisNexis AI, NetDocuments, Microsoft Office Suite, and timekeeping systems like SurePoint.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required; paralegal certifications are a plus.
• Ability to thrive in a team-oriented atmosphere while independently managing individual assignments.
• Willingness to work in the office 2-3 days per week, with flexibility to be on-site 5 days as needed.

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