Defense Litigation Support Specialist

4 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Wilson Elser - Business & Legal Professionals Full time
Job Overview

Wilson Elser - Business & Legal Professionals is seeking a skilled Defense Litigation Support Specialist to join our Chicago office. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing for flexibility and work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Draft and send routine correspondence
  • Prepare legal filings, including formatting documents, pulling exhibits, proofreading, and redacting
  • E-file court filings in various courts
  • Manage new matters and process matters for closing
  • Document management and organization
  • Prepare cover letters for attorney bills
  • Schedule conferences and depositions, maintain attorney calendars
  • Manage bills for third-party vendors and process check requests

Requirements:

  • 4+ years of defense litigation experience, with insurance defense experience a plus
  • Prior experience with litigation procedures and processes
  • Familiarity with drafting, preparing, and formatting pleadings
  • Experience with filing briefs, TOC, and TOA a plus
  • Familiarity with state and federal court procedures and rules, and experience filing documents in both courts
  • Ability to work in a team-based setting with other legal support specialists
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to integrate into a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent typing skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office 2013 (Word, Outlook, Excel)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with daily engagement with firm attorneys

Why Join Our Team?

  • Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
  • Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
  • Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits

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