Litigation Legal Assistant

Benesch Law•Chicago, IL

1d•$85,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Benesch is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant for its Chicago office. This is a hybrid position with work from home flexibility, offering an opportunity to join a dynamic team in one of the nation's fastest-growing law firms. The role involves assisting litigators in an energetic, fast-paced environment. The Legal Assistant will provide essential support to assigned attorneys, including coordinating travel, calendaring, and other support needs, and is expected to be an involved member of the team.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Seven years of litigation experience
Must be able to handle multiple priorities at one time
Must work well with others
Excellent communication skills
Comprehensive knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word), TOC, TOA, Styles and PDF software
Must possess an excellent customer service attitude

Nice To Haves

Preferably with MDL or class action litigation experience
Experience with InTapp Time, Intapp Open, Chrome River Expense Reporting, Aderant, Interaction, iManage

Responsibilities

Prepare, revise, redline and proofread various pleadings, correspondence, memoranda, motions, briefs (Federal, State and local level, including appellate), generation of tables of authorities, tables of contents, etc.
Heavy case management, correspondence and communication with courts, clients, witnesses, experts and opposing counsel regarding hearings, depositions, trials and various meetings.
Assist with the assembly, production and tracking of discovery requests and responses, deposition, exhibits, trial binders and trial preparation.
Working knowledge of e-filing procedures and requirements for Federal, State and local courts.
Create and maintain client and administrative files in accordance with firm procedures, including within the document management system.
Proactive utilization of workflow management system to manage assignments from timekeepers, maintain an organized workload, and assist others during PTO or peak periods.
Schedule appointments including meeting invites, video conference details, conference room requests, meal requests etc. and maintains attorney's calendar.
Enter and release attorney's billable time in accordance with firm guidelines. Review proformas for billings received from the Accounting Department to clients for services rendered.
Perform initial conflict checks and open/close client matters and prepare engagement letters.
Monitor case deadlines and work with Docket Department to ensure deadlines are entered and met.
Coordinate travel arrangements and track travel expenses for timely reimbursement.
Communicate professionally and promptly with internal and external clients to deliver a high level of customer service, consistent with the Firm's "First in Service" philosophy.
Proactively participates as a member of the practice group support coverage team.
Stay current in the use of all firm systems and practices.
May require overtime or weekend hours.
Perform additional office support duties as assigned/requested.
Due to the nature of your employment, various documents and information, which are of confidential nature, will come into your possession. Such documents and information must be kept confidential at all times.