Beacon Hill ยท 19 hours ago
Litigation Legal Assistant - (Chicago, IL)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$65K/yr - $90K/yr
5+ years expBeacon Hill is a well-established law firm in Chicago seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys and legal professionals in a fast-paced litigation practice. The role requires strong administrative skills and attention to detail, with responsibilities including providing administrative support, managing case files, and coordinating meetings.
Staffing Agency
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive administrative support to litigation attorneys and paralegals; assist other practice groups as needed
Serve as a professional point of contact for clients, court personnel, and internal staff via phone, email, and in person
Coordinate meetings, conferences, and scheduling arrangements
Prepare, format, edit, and proofread correspondence, memoranda, and legal documents
Draft routine litigation-related documents and filings under attorney direction
Electronically file documents with courts and maintain awareness of filing requirements and deadlines
Monitor and track key dates and deadlines to ensure timely completion of tasks
Manage case files, including opening, maintaining, organizing, and closing physical and electronic records
Process invoices, expense reimbursements, and other administrative requests
Handle incoming and outgoing mail, emails, and document distribution
Transcribe dictated material when required
Maintain strict confidentiality of all client and firm information
Qualification
Required
Strong administrative skills
Sound judgment
Attention to detail
Ability to manage competing priorities
High level of professionalism and confidentiality
Provide comprehensive administrative support to litigation attorneys and paralegals
Serve as a professional point of contact for clients, court personnel, and internal staff via phone, email, and in person
Coordinate meetings, conferences, and scheduling arrangements
Prepare, format, edit, and proofread correspondence, memoranda, and legal documents
Draft routine litigation-related documents and filings under attorney direction
Electronically file documents with courts and maintain awareness of filing requirements and deadlines
Monitor and track key dates and deadlines to ensure timely completion of tasks
Manage case files, including opening, maintaining, organizing, and closing physical and electronic records
Process invoices, expense reimbursements, and other administrative requests
Handle incoming and outgoing mail, emails, and document distribution
Transcribe dictated material when required
Maintain strict confidentiality of all client and firm information
Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize effectively
Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy
Knowledge of litigation procedures, court systems, and legal terminology
Ability to review and identify pleadings and other litigation-related documents
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, and Excel
Clear, concise, and professional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to exercise sound judgment, apply common sense, and follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment
Flexibility to work additional hours as needed to meet business demands
Five or more years of litigation legal assistant experience in a law firm or comparable legal environment
Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and work with complex legal documents, including pleadings and court filings
Preferred
Experience with document management, billing, and transcription software
Education beyond high school or coursework related to the legal field
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Federal and state leave programs
Company
Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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Amber Leslie
Executive Assistant to CEO
Amy Van Sicklin
Chief Culture Officer
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