Litigation Legal Assistant - Direct Hire

Litigation Legal Assistant

Overview
A well-established law firm in Chicago seeks a Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys and legal professionals in a fast-paced litigation practice. This role requires strong administrative skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to litigation attorneys and paralegals; assist other practice groups as needed
• Serve as a professional point of contact for clients, court personnel, and internal staff via phone, email, and in person
• Coordinate meetings, conferences, and scheduling arrangements
• Prepare, format, edit, and proofread correspondence, memoranda, and legal documents
• Draft routine litigation-related documents and filings under attorney direction
• Electronically file documents with courts and maintain awareness of filing requirements and deadlines
• Monitor and track key dates and deadlines to ensure timely completion of tasks
• Manage case files, including opening, maintaining, organizing, and closing physical and electronic records
• Process invoices, expense reimbursements, and other administrative requests
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, emails, and document distribution
• Transcribe dictated material when required
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all client and firm information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize effectively
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy
• Knowledge of litigation procedures, court systems, and legal terminology
• Ability to review and identify pleadings and other litigation-related documents
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Experience with document management, billing, and transcription software preferred
• Clear, concise, and professional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, apply common sense, and follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment
• Flexibility to work additional hours as needed to meet business demands

Education and Experience

• Three or more years of litigation legal assistant experience in a law firm or comparable legal environment
• Education beyond high school or coursework related to the legal field preferred
• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and work with complex legal documents, including pleadings and court filings

***Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you.

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