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Position: Litigation Legal Assistant
Location: Downtown Chicago, IL
Compensation: $70,000 - $85,000 (based on experience)
Schedule: Hybrid (2 days onsite), 35-hour work week

A leading international law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support its busy litigation group in the Chicago office. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and stable team supporting attorneys who handle complex matters in insurance defense and appellate litigation.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide administrative and legal support to a team of five or more attorneys

Draft, format, and proofread legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence

File documents with state and federal courts, including e-filing in Cook County and surrounding collar counties

Maintain attorney calendars, schedule hearings and depositions, and manage filing deadlines

Assist with preparation for trials and appellate matters, including document formatting and local rule compliance

Support paralegals with case file organization and records management

Coordinate travel arrangements and handle attorney time entry and billing

Complete additional administrative tasks as needed

Qualifications:

Minimum of 4 years of litigation legal assistant experience

Experience with state and federal court e-filing is required

Familiarity with appellate court formatting and local rules is a plus

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel), iManage/FileSite, and other legal administrative systems

Excellent attention to detail, organization, and communication skills

Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced legal environment

High school diploma or GED required; additional legal training or certification a plus

This firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, long-term career stability, and a positive work environment.

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