Legal Assistant - Litigation

Howard & Howard Attorneys•Chicago, IL

3d•$69,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Howard & Howard is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Assistant for its Chicago, Illinois office. This full-time position provides administrative and litigation support to attorneys across all stages of litigation matters, with an emphasis on intellectual property litigation, business litigation, and labor and employment. The role calls for professionalism, discretion, strong organizational skills, effective communication, collaboration, accuracy, multitasking, and confidentiality. Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
At least 2 years of litigation experience.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities.
Proficiency in state and federal e-filing procedures and trial preparation.
Ability to communicate and interact effectively with attorneys, staff, and clients.
Ability to manage high-volume workloads accurately.
Team-oriented and collaborative approach.
Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Strong command of Microsoft 365.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage matters from inception through all phases of litigation and/or settlement.
Perform electronic filing in state and federal courts as needed.
Manage assigned attorneys’ calendars, dockets, and appointments.
Compose and prepare confidential correspondence, reports, and other complex litigation documents.
Maintain and complete attorney time entry and billing.
Maintain client files in the document management system (NetDocuments) and physical files.
Screen incoming calls and correspondence and respond as necessary.
Provide backup support to other legal assistants as assigned or needed.
Maintain confidentiality of all firm and client matters.
Perform other duties as assigned.