Litigation Secretary

1 day ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Hinshaw & Culbertson Full time
About the Role

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is seeking a highly skilled Litigation Secretary to provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to a team of attorneys. The ideal candidate will have experience in civil defense litigation, including trials, arbitrations, and mediations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare, edit, and file legal documents, including letters, memoranda, pleadings, motions, discovery, agreements, and subpoenas.
  • Communicate with clients, counsel, court personnel, and other external parties.
  • Review and process incoming mail, open new files, check conflicts of interest, and maintain client and general files.
  • Establish and maintain calendar and deadline reminder systems, record court dates, and schedule appointments.
  • Work collaboratively in a team, demonstrating effective teamwork and communication with attorneys, team members, and all Firm personnel.
Requirements
  • High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Three to five years of civil defense litigation legal secretarial experience.
  • Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize and manage numerous tasks, and complete them under time constraints.
  • Knowledge and application of State and Federal court rules, including e-filing, and local rules, where applicable, pertaining to litigation procedures, requirements, and practices.
  • Demonstrated competency and proficiency in computer programs and relevant software applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, iManage, InTapp, Chrome River, and Adobe.
What We Offer

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, and retirement, generous paid time off, and opportunities for professional development.

We are an EOE/AA employer and will not discriminate in our employment practices due to an applicant's age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran, or disability status or any factor prohibited by law.



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