Cassiday Schade LLP · 7 hours ago
Legal Secretary- Chicago
Cassiday Schade LLP is a mid-sized regional civil litigation defense firm, and they are seeking a Legal Secretary for its Chicago Office. The role involves preparing legal documents, filing court documents, managing attorney calendars, and performing various administrative tasks.
Responsibilities
Prepare, format, edit, proofread, and finalize legal documents and correspondence
Filing court documents with various courts (State/Federal/Appellate), as well as a working knowledge of court procedures
Prepare conflict checks and open new matters
Assist in management of attorney calendars, including deposition and meeting scheduling
Draft and issue discovery subpoenas, recordkeeping & follow-up
Transcription
Filing documents into the document management system and maintaining client files
Process attorney mail and invoices for payment
Closing files
IManage and Chrome River experience a plus
Other administrative tasks/duties assigned
Qualification
Required
Reliable, hardworking, self-starter
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to multi-task and work independently
Skilled typist with competent transcription abilities
Proficiencies in Microsoft 365 and PDF software
Familiarity with medical terminology
Working knowledge of court procedures including electronic filing
Experience with trial work
Civil litigation experience
Five plus years of experience
Preferred
iManage and Chrome River experience
Benefits
Excellent benefits