Legal Assistant
On-siteChicago, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Draft and edit pleadings and related legal documents, e-file and paper file documents with state, federal, and appellate courts, and maintain team and court calendars to keep attorneys aware of scheduled events and approaching deadlines. Schedule meetings and conference calls, communicate by phone and email with clients and vendors while maintaining professionalism, handle billing for assigned timekeepers, and assist in trial preparation. Maintain electronic and paper files on a regular basis, coordinate travel arrangements, and process expense reports. Assist fellow workers and other timekeepers as needed. Requires three or more years of legal litigation secretarial experience.
Required Qualifications
- Three or more years of legal litigation secretarial or legal assistant experience
- Large law firm experience
- Strong attention to detail
- Demonstrated initiative and self-direction
Desired Qualifications
- Large law firm experience
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