We are looking for a commercial legal assistant with 7 years of experience to join a midsized full-service firm in Chicago.
Whatyoulldo:
Provide administrative and executive support for 3-4 attorneys in our commercial litigation practice.
Prepare documents and pleadings including but not limited to complaints discovery summonses orders and subpoenas notices coordinate accompanying documents motions and affidavits for filing and service.
Electronically file documents in Federal and Circuit Courts including collar counties.
Set-up process servers and court reporters as directed.
Transcribe and prepare briefs and correspondence via electronic dictation.
Analyze incoming emails and correspondence forappropriate actionand reply as directed ifpertaining toscheduling billing or other administrative matters.
Create organize andmaintainfiles for attorneys.
Assistwith opening new business matters and preparing client engagement letters.
Proactively manage diaries calendars and court dates in Microsoft Outlook.
What you get:
Positive and helpful teammates.
Hybrid work environment with at least one day working remotely and at times other days.
Salary range iscommensuratewith experience but $75000 for someone with 7 years of prior experience.