Current jobs related to Legal Secretary - Chicago - Jackson Lewis P.C.
-
Legal Secretary
4 weeks ago
Chicago, Illinois, United States Wilson Elser - Business & Legal Professionals Full timeJob OpportunityWilson Elser - Business & Legal Professionals is seeking a skilled Legal Secretary to join our Chicago office. As a key member of our team, you will provide administrative support to our attorneys, ensuring the smooth operation of our litigation practice.Key Responsibilities:Prepare and send routine correspondence, including letters and...
-
Legal Secretary
1 month ago
Chicago, Illinois, United States Ursitti Enterprises LLC Full timeJob Title: Legal SecretaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and organized Legal Secretary to join our team at Ursitti Enterprises LLC.Job Summary:The successful candidate will provide administrative support to our legal team, ensuring the smooth operation of our office.Responsibilities:Communicate effectively with clients, lawyers, and other stakeholders via...
-
Legal Secretary
4 weeks ago
Chicago, United States Active Consulting Services LLC Full timeResponsibilities: Preparing court statements and forms. Dictating Lawyers audio files and written notes. Managing records, projects and calendars to make sure everything functions smoothly. Transcribing and proofreading legal documents. Indexing and updating pleadings and discovery binders. Collecting and delivering documents. Managing diaries and making...
-
Legal Secretary
4 weeks ago
Chicago, Illinois, United States Ginsberg Jacobs LLC Full timeJob Title: Legal SecretaryGinsberg Jacobs LLC is seeking a highly skilled and organized Legal Secretary to support our commercial real estate team and provide backup assistance to the litigation group.Key Responsibilities:Prepare, edit, and format various legal documents and correspondencePrepare closing documents, signature pages, and closing bindersFile...
-
Legal Secretary
3 weeks ago
Chicago, Illinois, United States Edward Jacobs Full timeAbout The FirmEdward Jacobs is a renowned legal firm based in the heart of Chicago, dedicated to becoming a global leader in commercial law.We pride ourselves on our innovative approach to legal practice, providing top-tier advice and solutions to our clients.About The Role:Manage attorney calendars, scheduling meetings, appointments, and court hearings with...
-
Legal Secretary
4 weeks ago
Chicago, United States Ginsberg Jacobs LLC Full timeGinsberg Jacobs LLC is seeking a Legal Secretary to join our team. This position will primarily support our firm’s commercial real estate team and provide backup support to the litigation group.Qualifications2+ years of legal secretarial experienceExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong organizational skillsProficiency in Word, Excel,...
-
Legal Secretary
4 weeks ago
Chicago, United States Ginsberg Jacobs LLC Full timeGinsberg Jacobs LLC is seeking a Legal Secretary to join our team. This position will primarily support our firm’s commercial real estate team and provide backup support to the litigation group.Qualifications2+ years of legal secretarial experienceExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong organizational skillsProficiency in Word, Excel,...
-
Legal Secretary
4 weeks ago
Chicago, Illinois, United States Hardiman Law Firm, P.C. Full timeJob OpportunityWe are seeking a highly skilled Legal Secretary/Assistant to join our team at Hardiman Law Firm, P.C. as a 10-month Part-Time Contractor. The successful candidate will work 24 hours a week, Monday to Thursday, from 9 am to 3 pm, in our 535 N. Michigan office.Key Responsibilities:Provide exceptional administrative support to our solo...
-
Litigation Legal Secretary
3 weeks ago
Chicago, Illinois, United States Avanti Staffing Full timeAvanti Staffing - Litigation Legal SecretaryAvanti Staffing is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join their team in a top-rated law firm. The ideal candidate will have at least 3+ years of current experience in a similar role.Key Responsibilities:Prepare, edit, and file legal documents, including letters, memoranda, pleadings, motions,...
-
Legal Secretary
4 weeks ago
Chicago, Illinois, United States Edward Jacobs Full timeAbout Edward JacobsEdward Jacobs is a leading commercial law firm based in the heart of Chicago.We are dedicated to becoming the most advanced legal entity globally, offering innovative approaches to legal practice and providing top-tier advice and solutions to our clients.About The Role:Manage attorney calendars, scheduling meetings, appointments, and court...
-
Legal Secretary
4 weeks ago
Chicago, Illinois, United States Hardiman Law Firm, P.C. Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and organized Legal Secretary/Assistant to join our team at Hardiman Law Firm, P.C. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide administrative support to our attorneys and staffManage and...
-
Litigation Legal Secretary
4 weeks ago
Chicago, Illinois, United States Avanti Staffing Full timeAvanti Staffing: Litigation Legal Secretary OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced legal secretary to join our top-rated law firm's litigation department. The ideal candidate will have at least 3+ years of current experience in preparing, editing, and filing legal documents, as well as transcribing from electronic dictation programs and communicating with...
-
Legal Secretary
2 months ago
Chicago, United States Career Developers, Inc. Full timeLegal Secretary (Defense Litigation) Full-Time ( Hybrid in Chicago, IL) Location: Hybrid in Chicago, IL, with 2 days remote and 3 days in the officeSalary: $70K -$72K Base SalaryMust Haves:Must have 4+ years of Defense Litigation experience; insurance defense experience a plus.You will be supporting the needs of 6 AttorneysMust have prior experience with...
-
Legal Secretary
4 days ago
Chicago, United States Robert Half Full timeJob DescriptionJob DescriptionWe are seeking a Legal Secretary to join our team in the bustling city of Chicago, Illinois. The role involves a variety of legal and administrative duties, including litigation support, court filing, and document formatting. This contract to hire employment opportunity requires someone who is tech proficient and has experience...
-
Litigation Legal Secretary
3 months ago
Chicago, United States Avanti Staffing Full timeGreat opportunity to join a top rated law firm in their litigation department. We are looking for an experienced legal secretary with at least 3+ years of current experience. Duties and Responsibilities:Prepares, edits, files and may compose legal documents, including but not limited to, letters, memoranda, pleadings, motions, discovery, agreements,...
-
Senior Legal Secretary
2 weeks ago
Chicago, Illinois, United States Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. Full timeJob OverviewSalvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. is seeking an experienced legal secretary to join our Chicago team. With a strong background in plaintiff's law, particularly in medical malpractice and personal injury matters, the ideal candidate will have a proven track record of client interaction, case/file management, calendaring, e-filing, and successful...
-
Legal Secretary
4 weeks ago
Chicago, United States Robert Half Full timeJob DescriptionJob DescriptionWe are searching for a Legal Secretary to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, you will be primarily focusing on trust and estate law, but may also have the opportunity to work on corporate and litigation cases. This position offers a short term contract employment opportunity.Responsibilities:• Managing document...
-
Senior Legal Secretary
2 weeks ago
Chicago, Illinois, United States Ogletree Deakins Full timeJob SummaryOgletree Deakins is seeking a highly skilled Senior Legal Secretary to join our team. As a key member of our administrative staff, you will provide exceptional support to our attorneys and paralegals, ensuring the smooth operation of our legal practice.Key ResponsibilitiesDocument Preparation: Prepare and process complex legal documents, including...
-
Legal Secretary
1 month ago
Chicago, Illinois, United States Gensburg Calandriello & Kanter, P.C. Full timeJob DescriptionAt Gensburg Calandriello & Kanter, P.C., we are seeking a highly skilled Legal Secretary to provide administrative support to our attorneys. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a law firm and possess excellent communication and organizational skills.Key Responsibilities:Draft and revise pleadings and correspondenceTranscribe...
-
Legal Secretary
2 weeks ago
Chicago, United States State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company Full timeLegal SecretaryUS-IL-ChicagoJob ID: 0Type: Regular Full Time# of Openings: 1Category: Legal, Compliance, and Risk ManagementChicago, ILOverviewBeing good neighbors - helping people, investing in our communities, and making the world a better place - is who we are at State Farm. It is at the core of how we operate and the reason for our success. Come join a...
Legal Secretary
3 months ago
Focused on labor and employment law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.'s 950+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged, stable and diverse, and share our clients' goals to emphasize inclusivity and respect for the contribution of every employee.
The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms".
Job Summary
The legal secretary/administrative assistant supports multiple labor and employment litigation attorneys (4+). This critical team member will have strong skills in both legal and administrative support.
The focus of the legal administrative assistant support functions include, but are not limited to, drafting/revision of correspondence, pleadings and documents; e-filing; and conducting legal research. Editing and formatting skills required include advanced functions such as Table of Content (TOC) and Table of Authority (TOA), excellent proofreading and attention to detail.
Administrative support functions include, but are not limited to, calendar maintenance, managing attorney expenses, submitting invoices, and travel arrangements.
The successful candidate is a very organized, detail-oriented team player possessing at least 5 years recent litigation secretary experience (including electronic filing).
Essential Functions
- Engage in the work of the attorney by demonstrating knowledge and status of current cases and projects, utilizing available resources in order to achieve.
- Provide support for four+ attorneys in employment law matters and backup support as needed.
- Interact with internal departments, outside agencies, vendors and clients.
- Draft/revise/proofread correspondence, pleadings, documents and other documents as directed.
- Handle a wide variety of complex and confidential time-sensitive material.
- Work with teams to complete conflict checks and open new client engagements as requested; assist with billing review, inquiries and collections; and maintain docketing for litigation attorneys.
- Maintain calendars, CLE, reports and time records.
- Book and organize travel arrangements as needed; assist with expense reimbursement.
- Various office and client filing.
- Other office administrative functions as needed.
- At least 5 years recent experience in a legal administrative assistant role within a law firm supporting litigation attorneys, experience with labor and employment law a plus.
- Familiarity with state and federal rules and procedures, as well as procedures with state and federal agencies.
- Must have a solid understanding of technical legal terminology as well as experience with electronic court filings.
- Experienced with trial preparation and briefs.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as excellent proofreading skills.
- Ability to timely respond to deadlines, balance workload and take initiative.
- Proficient with Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with law firm software including billing, expense, document management, etc. is a plus.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in cooperative, small office environment in a large firm, and communicate with attorneys and support staff on every level.
- Punctual with excellent attendance.
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- 4-year college degree preferred.
Compensation Range
Non-Exempt: $42.00 - $44.00 p/hr.
Jackson Lewis understands that embracing our differences makes us a stronger, better firm. We appreciate the importance of having a workforce that reflects the various communities in which we work, and we strive to create an inclusive environment where diverse employees want to work and where they can flourish professionally. In furtherance of our culture, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.
