Litigation Docket Clerk

Levenfeld Pearlstein•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Levenfeld Pearlstein (LP) is seeking a Legal Coordinator to support its Litigation Practice Group. This role is intended for an experienced litigation professional who values close partnership with attorneys and ownership of administrative and transactional work. The ideal candidate has exceptional communication and technical skills, takes initiative, and works effectively in a collaborative team environment. LP’s Litigation group handles business disputes and commercial litigation, including real estate litigation, debtor-creditor disputes, finance and bankruptcy litigation, labor and employment disputes, and professional liability litigation. The group also provides strategic advice shaped around clients’ business objectives, seeking creative solutions inside and outside the courtroom that minimize business disruption and deliver value and excellent client service. The position reports directly to Allison Zacharski, Legal Coordinator Manager. The annual salary range is $95,000–$105,000; compensation depends on the applicant’s skills, qualifications, experience, and the position’s requirements. LP describes its culture as relationship-driven, entrepreneurial, collaborative, inclusive, and values-driven, and offers a flexible approach to hybrid work schedules.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience supporting commercial litigation attorneys in a law firm environment.
Solid understanding of the life of a case, from complaint through discovery, motion practice, trial, and appeal, and ability to anticipate next steps without direction.
Experience with e-filing and court procedure in the Circuit Court of Cook County (eFileIL/Odyssey) and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (CM/ECF/PACER).
Familiarity with local rules, judges’ standing orders, motion calls, and courtesy copy requirements.
Advanced Microsoft Word skills, including styles, pleading formats, tables of contents and authorities, and redlining.
Proficiency with Outlook and Adobe Acrobat, including combining documents, Bates labeling, and redaction.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Illinois bankruptcy and appellate courts.
iManage experience.
Familiarity with Relativity or a similar eDiscovery platform.
Familiarity with docketing software.

Responsibilities

Support commercial litigation attorneys throughout the life of a case, from complaint through discovery, motion practice, trial, and appeal.
Prepare, format, proofread, and finalize pleadings, motions, briefs, and exhibits, including tables of contents and tables of authorities.
Prepare first drafts of routine litigation documents from templates, including notices of motion, deposition notices, subpoenas, certificates of service, and basic discovery requests and responses.
Handle electronic filing and court procedures, including requirements for e-filing, local rules, judges’ standing orders, motion calls, and courtesy copies.
Coordinate depositions, court reporters, videographers, and subpoena service.
Organize document productions and exhibits, including Bates labeling.
Prepare trial and hearing binders, exhibit sets, and courtroom materials, and support attorneys through trial.
Work with the Docket Clerk to ensure court dates and deadlines are captured, confirmed, and tracked in the firm’s docketing system.
Open new matters, maintain electronic files, and manage calendars.
Assist with invoices, expense reimbursements, travel, and presentations.