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Wilson Elser · 2 days ago

Legal Secretary

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

4+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Draft and send routine correspondence

Prepare legal filings: format documents, pull exhibits, proofread and redact documents

E-file court filings in various courts

Open new matters / process matters for closing

Document management and organization

Prepare cover letters for attorney bills

Schedule conferences and depositions, maintain attorney calendars

Manage bills for third party vendors, process check requests and follow up with accounting

Qualification

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Defense litigationInsurance defenseLitigation proceduresPleadings draftingBriefs filingState court proceduresFederal court proceduresLegal document filingMicrosoft OfficeTyping skillsProblem-solvingHard-workingTeamworkOrganizational skillsTime managementCommunication skillsAdaptabilityE-filingCourt Filings

Required

Must have 4+ years Defense Litigation experience, insurance defense experience a plus

Must have prior experience with litigation procedures and processes

Must be familiar with drafting, preparing, and formatting of pleadings

Experience with filing briefs, TOC and TOA a plus

Must have familiarity with State and Federal court procedures and rules, and experience filing documents in both courts

Ability to work in a team-based setting with other Legal Secretaries supporting a group of attorneys

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to integrate into a fast-paced environment

Excellent typing skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office 2010 (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks quickly and efficiently

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the expectation of engaging daily with firm attorneys

Open to taking on new responsibilities and challenging tasks

Preferred

Experience with e-filing court filings in various courts

Benefits

401k match

Generous PTO plan

Corporate Discount Plans

Company

Wilson Elser

Glassdoor

3.7

Wilson Elser is the preeminent litigation defense law firm.

Founded in 1978

New York, New York, USA

1,001-5,000 employees

http://www.wilsonelser.com

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