Legal Secretary

Tucker Ellis LLP•Chicago, IL

2h•$73,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Tucker Ellis LLP is seeking an experienced Legal Litigation Secretary to join our Chicago office. This person will need to have prior litigation secretarial experience in a law firm environment and possess strong organizational and communication skills. This role requires a team player who is flexible, detail-oriented, and able to support multiple attorneys in a fast-paced legal environment.

Requirements

Minimum of three years of litigation legal secretary/ assistant experience in a law firm on the defense side
Proficiency in court filing procedures.
Advanced Word skills, including creating tables, bookmarking, and styling documents.
Strong proofreading and editing abilities, with a focus on accuracy and grammar.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships with attorneys and co-workers.

Responsibilities

Prepare court filings for Cook county, state, federal, and appellate courts, including electronic and traditional filings.
Proofread and edit legal documents with attention to detail and grammar accuracy.
Create tables of authorities and contents for legal documents.
Schedule and coordinate depositions, court appearances, and attorney meetings.
Maintain attorney calendars and handle travel arrangements.
Open new files, conduct conflict of interest checks, and maintain client files.
Prepare and process bills, submit expenses, and assist with special projects as needed.
Work closely with administrative support staff and contribute to firm-wide team objectives.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other voluntary benefits to choose from- medical benefits start day one of employment
401K/Profit Sharing Contribution
PTO and Paid Holidays
Transportation Contribution

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