Litigation Legal Assistant

Benesch Law•Chicago, IL

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Benesch, we pride ourselves on exceeding expectations and building trust not only with our clients but with our employees. We are committed to providing the highest level of legal service and aspire to create a positive work environment. Our Firm continues to earn placement on Chicago and Cleveland's Top Workplaces lists, along with Cleveland's NorthCoast 99 Top Workplaces rankings. We also continue to advance on the AmLaw 125 list. Benesch is proud to be recognized for being a Firm that attracts and retains top talent. We offer a hybrid schedule, career development and growth, transparent and visible leadership teams, and a place where diversity, equity, and inclusion are celebrated. The Firm offers a full array of benefits. We are one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, with offices in Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Miami, New York City, San Francisco, and Wilmington. We continue to expand our geographic footprint and value the talent that comprises each of our locations. If you are someone who champions a First in Service approach and are ready to be part of an exciting and growing Firm, we would invite you to apply to join our team. Benesch is proud to announce the opening for a Litigation Legal Assistant in our Chicago office! This position is hybrid and has work from home flexibility. Our Chicago office has an amazing opportunity for a Litigation Legal Assistant who is looking to be part of a dynamic team. This role is perfect for the legal assistant who is looking to work in a cutting-edge office of one of the nation's fastest growing law firms and assist litigators in an energetic, fast-paced environment. The Legal Assistant plays a key role in providing support to their assigned attorneys as well as coordinating travel, calendaring and other support needs. The attorneys are looking for a contributor who wants to be an involved member of their team.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Seven years of litigation experience, preferably with MDL or class action litigation.
Must be able to handle multiple priorities at one time, work well with others and have 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

Experience with InTapp Time, Intapp Open, Chrome River Expense Reporting, Aderant, Interaction, iManage are pluses.

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.