Litigation Services Assistant

Latham & Watkins LLP • Chicago, IL

1d • $50,000 - $60,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Litigation Services Assistant is an integral part of Latham’s Litigation Services team and will be responsible for supporting the major functions of the Litigation Services Department, which includes basic drafting, filing of case documents with various courts and forums, case monitoring, calendaring case deadlines, and additional court services, while retrieving pleadings and docket sheets using a variety of search tools from either print collections or electronic databases. This role will be located in our Chicago office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Requirements

• Demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment with a customer-service focus
• Exhibit well-developed, professional interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
• Display strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• A Bachelor’s degree; a minimum of four (4) years’ relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• A minimum of two (2) years’ relevant law firm or court experience

Responsibilities

• Assisting the staff, attorneys, supervisors, and managers of the Litigation Services Department with drafting of basic litigation documents, hard copy and electronic filing of documents with State and Federal Courts and arbitration forums, and coordinating efficient and accurate service
• Assisting with service of process and subpoenas
• Assisting with applications for attorneys’ admission to practice in federal courts
• Conducting research using CourthouseNews Case Portal, PACER, Lexis, Westlaw, CourtAlert, and other electronic resources
• Assisting with expense reports, invoice processing, meeting scheduling, and preparing litigation work reports
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

Benefits

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level