Litigation Assistant

4 weeks ago

Chicago, United States Mack & Associates, Ltd. Full time

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 $75-120k, commensurate with experience.


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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