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LHH · 2 hours ago

Legal Assistant

Edwardsville, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$50K/yr - $60K/yr

2+ years exp

LHH is partnering with a respected litigation firm in Edwardsville to find a skilled Legal Assistant who thrives in a dynamic legal environment. This hybrid role involves supporting attorneys in all phases of litigation and managing case files while offering the flexibility of remote work.

Human Resources

Responsibilities

Support attorneys in all phases of litigation, including drafting and proofreading legal documents (pleadings, motions, subpoenas, discovery)

Manage electronic filing with Illinois state and federal courts

Maintain organized case files and document management systems

Coordinate attorney calendars, schedule depositions, and manage deadlines

Communicate professionally with clients, court staff, and opposing counsel

Assist with trial preparation, including assembling exhibits and trial binders

Qualification

Litigation support experienceIllinois court proceduresLegal case management softwareMicrosoft Office proficiencyAttention to detailOrganizational skillsWritten communicationVerbal communicationConfidentiality

Required

Minimum 2 years of experience in a litigation support role

Strong knowledge of Illinois court procedures and e-filing platforms

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal case management software

Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

Strong written and verbal communication abilities

Ability to work independently and handle confidential information with discretion

Preferred

Associate's degree or paralegal certificate

Experience supporting multiple attorneys or working in a high-volume litigation practice

Benefits

Personal Time Off (PTO) is offered on an accrual basis up to 184 hours a year

13 Paid Holidays

Up to 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

Paid Sick Leave

Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan

Annual discretionary bonus based on individual performance