Litigation Docket Clerk

Levenfeld Pearlstein (Professional Staff)•Chicago, IL

17h•$95,000 - $105,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Levenfeld Pearlstein (LP) is seeking a Legal Coordinator to support its Litigation Practice Group. The role is suited to an experienced litigation professional who values direct partnership with attorneys and ownership of their work. The successful candidate will bring strong communication and technical skills, initiative, and a commitment to excellence while handling a variety of administrative and transactional tasks in a collaborative 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 advises clients strategically around their business objectives and develops solutions intended to minimize disruption to their businesses while providing strong client service. The position reports directly to Allison Zacharski, Legal Coordinator Manager. LP describes its culture as relationship-driven, collaborative, inclusive, and values-driven, with opportunities for professional development, career advancement, and ownership of engaging work. LP 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 procedures in the Circuit Court of Cook County using eFileIL/Odyssey and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois using CM/ECF/PACER.
Familiarity with local rules, judges' standing orders, motion calls, and courtesy copy requirements.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, including styles, pleading formats, tables of contents and authorities, and redlining; 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 and with docketing software.

Responsibilities

Support commercial litigation attorneys through the stages of a case, including discovery, motion practice, trial, and appeal.
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.
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.
Handle invoices, expense reimbursements, travel, and presentation support.