Swanson Martin & Bell, LLP offers an excellent benefit package, including medical, dental vision, Metra reimbursement, life insurance, vacation and sick time, holiday pay, and 401(k).

Swanson Martin & Bell, LLP has an opening for an experienced Legal Secretary to the four litigation attorneys. The ideal candidate is energetic, detail-oriented, able to manage busy attorneys and work independently.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to, preparing e-filings for court, scheduling depositions where many parties are involved, maintaining attorneys' calendars, opening new files, time entry, preparing expense reports (ChromeRiver), and day-to-day responsibilities.

Required Experience & Skills:

• Minimum of 5 years of litigation experience
• Ability to work effectively both independently and with a team, to assist attorneys
• Excellent communication skills, including attention to detail in writing
• Proficient in Microsoft skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Document Management System (DMS) experience

Swanson Martin & Bell, LLP offers an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, Metra reimbursement, life insurance, vacation and sick time, and holiday pay and 401(k).

Swanson Martin & Bell, LLP is an equal opportunity employer and practice affirmative action to recruit, hire, train, upgrade, transfer, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Since its founding in 1992 by nine partners, Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP has continued to grow. Currently the firm has 140 lawyers and over 100 staff spread among six offices and three states. Even throughout the 2008 recession and legal market downturn, our financially stable firm has expanded.

As an EOE/AA employer, Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.