Consilio LLC · 2 days ago
Litigation Legal Assistant
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$86K/yr - $115K/yr
5+ years expConsilio LLC is seeking a litigation legal executive assistant on behalf of an AMLAW firm in Chicago. This position supports multiple litigation attorneys and proactively manages the day-to-day operations of the attorneys' client base.
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Hiring Manager
Brittany Weyant
Responsibilities
Completes and carries out major assignments and a broad variety of tasks in support of the partner's practice
Exercises judgment and delegates administrative tasks and document work as appropriate to other Legal Support Services team members
Performs work that substantively and positively impacts the success of the partner's financial viability with client matters
Plans, coordinates, and ensures attorney Outlook calendars are maintained; identifies and resolves scheduling conflicts; coordinates complex travel itineraries
Works closely and proactively with attorneys to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, preparing materials in advance, and following up appropriately
Successfully completes critical aspects of deliverables with a proactive, hands-on approach, including drafting letters or other correspondence, preparing reports, and other tasks that facilitate partner's ability to effectively build the practice
Handles extensive direct interaction with clients and outside business contacts
Prepares agendas, reports, and presentations; composes correspondence that is sometimes confidential
Develops and maintains professional relationships and ensures teams work together efficiently and effectively, providing clear direction and constructive feedback on projects and assignments
Coordinates department or practice group meetings. Takes lead in preparing logistics and engaging appropriate parties to ensure a successful meeting
Participates in practice group and client team meetings, as appropriate. Prepares meeting agendas, reviews meeting materials for accuracy and completeness and distributes to meeting attendees
Maintains paper and electronic filing systems, helping to ensure compliance with Information Governance policies and procedures
Oversees billing matters (prebilling tasks including all approval forms and collaboration correspondence, international billing, liaise with biller regarding questions/issues, liaise with collections team); monitors client budgets for reporting purposes
Performs a specific skill set within the litigation practice area, such as preparing legal documents, managing case files, scheduling court dates, and communicating with clients
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
5 years of professional executive administrative experience supporting partners and/or executives
Litigation Practice Experience
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Company
Consilio LLC
Consilio stands as the global leader in eDiscovery, document review, flexible legal talent, and legal advisory & transformation consulting services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-04-20Acquired
2012-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
John Hale
Chief Marketing Officer
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Mike Flanagan
General Counsel
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