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Seyfarth Shaw LLP · 1 month ago

Legal Support Assistant (Litigation)

positionChicago, IL
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$80K/yr - $90K/yr
date5+ years exp

Seyfarth Shaw LLP is a prominent legal firm that values its employees and invests in their professional development. The Litigation Legal Support Assistant will provide essential secretarial and administrative support to attorneys, ensuring efficient operations and maintaining client confidentiality.

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Responsibilities

Inputs, revises and finalizes correspondence, memoranda and other legal documents. Drafts routine correspondence, memoranda and other documents
High degree of proficiency with PACER and e-filing procedures for State and Federal Courts
Proofreads documents and checks for appropriate formatting, spelling and grammar
Receives, reviews and prints electronic faxes. Delivers paper faxes as necessary
Sorts, dates and reads incoming mail. Prepares documents and packages for mail, messenger and overnight delivery
Prepare expense reports, manage vendor invoices, mailings, and travel arrangements
Completes client/matter forms. Requests conflicts of interest checks, open new files
Maintains all client and general files. Conducts periodic review for possible storage of old files and prepares files to be closed
Coordinates and follows through on requests and projects with other support departments (e.g., word processing, receptionists, file/document clerks, office services)
Provides overflow assistance and secretarial support for Secretarial Team Members’ attorneys and paralegals
Other duties and projects as assigned
Reviews and edit bills as necessary

Qualification

PACER proficiencyE-filing proceduresLegal terminology expertiseMicrosoft Office proficiencyVendor invoice managementProofreadingTyping speed 70 wpmClass action litigation experienceDocument management systems familiarityAttention to detail

Required

5-7 years of legal support assistant experience
Ability to manage vendor invoices
Proofreading, attention to detail and solid grammar a must
High degree of proficiency with Outlook a must
Typing speed/accuracy: 70 wpm with accuracy
Legal citation and legal terminology expertise
High degree of proficiency with PACER and e-filing procedures for State and Federal Courts

Preferred

Experience with class action litigation a plus
High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Programs (Word, Outlook, Excel) preferred
Familiarity with Carpe Diem, Aderant, DeltaView, Kiteworks, document management systems or similar technology

Benefits

Paid time off
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)

Company

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

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High stakes. High volume. High impact.
dateFounded in 1945
location
Chicago, Illinois, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.seyfarth.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Paul Pryzant
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