Senior Litigation Legal Assistant

1 month ago

Chicago, United States Sinars Slowikowski Tomaska LLC Full time

A mid-size Chicago law firm seeking a Senior Litigation Legal Assistant to join our team. This is a highly responsible and rewarding full-time position that offers a competitive salary and outstanding benefits. Along with your resume and cover letter, please send your salary requirements.


Job Description:

This position will work closely with a handful of attorneys in our Chicago office handling drafting and filing of court documents, proofreading motions and orders, general drafting of correspondence, coordinating hearing dates, and general case management support for attorney’s case load and any other duties necessary to support the attorneys’ needs. The position must be exceedingly well organized and flexible. The legal assistant will perform a broad range of case management related duties under supervision as outlined below.


Primary Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.


  1. Draft notices and prepare state and federal court filings
  2. Proofread attorneys’ motions and pleadings
  3. File motions, notices, and correspondence electronically using various state and federal court docketing websites
  4. Prepare orders for court and monitor status of court entered orders
  5. Draft and edit correspondence
  6. Perform electronic document conversions
  7. Correspond with opposing counsel and court clerks regarding hearings, motions, courtesy copies, etc. as needed for attorneys
  8. Interact and follow up with attorneys to ensure completion of filings, hearings, and projects
  9. Adhere to tight deadlines provided by court and attorneys
  10. Relieve receptionist as needed


The above list of duties and responsibilities is in no way a comprehensive list. From time to time, the employee may be required to perform other duties in support of the operation of the firm, as requested by his/her supervisor or manag


Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent law firm experience.
  • 8+ years of experience in a law firm
  • Extremely proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
  • Experience using legal search databases (PACER, LexisNexis, Pohlman, Westlaw) etc.
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Knowledge of state and federal court rules and procedures
  • Ability to maintain confidential records.


Preferred Education and Experience

  • Previous insurance defense/asbestos experience


The ideal candidate must be detail oriented, have superior communication, organizational, computer skills, and be able to multi-task. The candidate must also possess excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to work well under pressure, and the desire to take initiative.


Our firm is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Military status, or Veteran status.


Pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Subject to certain eligibility requirements, bonus and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, dental and vision insurance benefits, retirement plan and paid time off.

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