Experienced litigation support $75K+ Chicago Hybrid schedule Mid-sized firm
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Natasha van der Griendt
Salary: $65,000 - $80,000 per year
A bit about us:
Our client is an established mid-sized law firm in downtown Chicago with a growing commercial litigation practice. The firm values teamwork, responsiveness, and maintaining a positive work culture. They offer a modern office environment and flexible work arrangements for experienced legal support professionals.
Why join us?
Competitive compensation ($75K+ based on experience)
Hybrid work schedule with remote flexibility
Comprehensive benefits package
Supportive team environment
Professional growth opportunities
Job Details
COMMERCIAL LITIGATION LEGAL ASSISTANT
A well-established Chicago law firm seeks an experienced Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to their litigation team. The ideal candidate will have extensive e-filing experience, strong technical skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
Support 3-4 attorneys with day-to-day litigation administrative needs
Draft and finalize court documents for electronic filing
Handle electronic court filings in federal and Illinois state courts
Arrange third-party services including depositions and service of process
Maintain attorney schedules and track critical case deadlines
Produce correspondence and documents from digital dictation
Organize case files using firm document management systems
Process new client matters and engagement documentation
Monitor incoming communications and prioritize action items
Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years supporting litigation attorneys
Proficient with e-Filing
Working knowledge of Chicago-area court systems and procedures
Strong document production skills including legal citations
High-level Microsoft Office capabilities and PDF editing
Comfortable with legal billing software and time tracking
Excellent written and verbal communication
Detail-oriented with strong proofreading skills
Self-directed and able to handle competing priorities
Professional presence and discretion with confidential matters
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy
Full Time