Keller Postman LLC · 14 hours ago
Litigation Support Attorney
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$55/hr - $70/hr
4+ years expKeller Postman LLC is a law firm that represents a diverse range of clients in class actions, arbitrations, and litigation matters. They are seeking a Litigation Support Attorney to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of litigation support functions while mentoring legal staff and managing operational aspects of cases.
AdviceConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
Assist the Chief of Litigation Services with coordinating and assigning litigation support tasks to paralegals and legal assistants while ensuring quality, timely completion of tasks
Mentor, train, and provide substantive guidance to legal support staff, helping to strengthen litigation skills, procedural knowledge, and overall performance
Manage and support all phases of litigation from an operational and procedural standpoint, including pleadings, motion practice, discovery, arbitration, trial preparation, and appellate procedures
Support trial and hearing preparation by overseeing pretrial filings, managing trial transcripts, and compiling, organizing, and tracking trial exhibits
Assist with drafting, reviewing, preparing, filing, and organizing pleadings, briefs, appeals, and other legal documents using Microsoft Word, CM/ECF, and related systems
Conduct legal and factual research using Westlaw and other sources to support attorneys and litigation teams
Perform detailed cite-checking and quality control of legal documents, including Bluebook compliance, Shepardizing authorities, and verifying the accuracy of quoted material and cited exhibits
Organize and maintain case files, pleadings, expert materials, attorney notebooks, and related documents in both hard copy and electronic case-management systems
Implement and maintain organizational systems for case calendars, filings, correspondence, and litigation materials using firm software and tools
Communicate with courts, outside counsel, clients, experts, and vendors as needed in support of litigation activities
Collaborate with attorneys and internal departments to develop efficient procedures and improve litigation support workflows
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Strong understanding of federal and state litigation procedures, including motion practice, discovery, arbitration, trial, and appellate processes
Advanced proficiency in legal research, legal writing support, and Bluebook citation standards, with exceptional attention to detail
Excellent organizational and analytical skills with the ability to manage complex litigation across multiple jurisdictions
Ability to coach, mentor, and train legal support staff, contributing to team development and operational excellence
Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume, and demanding environment
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong time-management skills with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and adapt to shifting priorities
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment and discretion
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and litigation teams
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
JD or LL.B. required. An LL.M. is acceptable with at least 10 years of experience
A minimum of 4 years of experience supporting litigation matters in a law firm or comparable legal environment
Demonstrated experience using CM/ECF, PACER, Westlaw, and the Bluebook
Admission to at least one U.S. state bar required; active status preferred but not required
Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English
Preferred
Substantial experience with complex litigation, including trial and appellate support, strongly preferred
Experience mentoring and supervising others strongly preferred
Benefits
Year-end discretionary bonus
Benefits
Company
Keller Postman LLC
Keller Postman LLC is a national law firm that represents a broad array of clients as plaintiffs in complex litigation at the trial and appellate levels.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Adam Gerchen
Chief Executive Officer
Amelia Frenkel
Partner
Recent News
bloomberglaw.com
2025-10-30
2025-10-29
Company data provided by crunchbase