Litigation Legal Assistant – Commercial Litigation
A well-established, growing mid-sized law firm in Chicago is looking for an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join our team and support our busy commercial litigation practice. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your legal career in a collaborative, hybrid work environment with positive, forward-thinking colleagues.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive administrative and executive support to 3–4 attorneys in the commercial litigation practice group.
- Prepare and process legal documents and pleadings, including complaints, discovery, summonses, orders, subpoenas, notices, motions, and affidavits, ensuring accuracy and compliance with court requirements.
- Electronically file documents in both Federal and Circuit Courts (including collar counties).
- Coordinate process servers and court reporters.
- Transcribe briefs and correspondence using electronic dictation tools.
- Review and prioritize incoming emails and correspondence; reply as directed regarding scheduling, billing, or other administrative matters.
- Organize and maintain physical and electronic files for attorneys; ensure correspondence and legal documents are filed appropriately.
- Support new client/matter onboarding and assist with client engagement letters.
- Proactively manage attorneys’ diaries, calendars, and court dates using Microsoft Outlook.
- Step in to provide reception coverage on an as-needed basis.
- Perform additional tasks as assigned.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Minimum 7 years of legal secretarial/assistant experience in commercial litigation.
- Exemplary knowledge of court e-filing systems, including Odyssey and CM/ECF.
- Familiarity with area county clerk websites (Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, Will), local judges’ Standing Orders, and court forms retrieval and management (experience with NetDocuments a plus).
- Highly skilled in preparing briefs, citing case law, trial preparation, and legal research on court rules/regulations.
- Advanced technical proficiency, including Microsoft Word 365 (styles), Outlook (email/calendar/contact management), and PDF manipulation (text edits, merging pages, format conversions); typing speed of 70–80 wpm with a high degree of accuracy.
- Strong capabilities in Excel, PowerPoint, legal billing/time-entry systems (E55), machine transcription software (Winscribe), document comparison (Workshare Compare), and document management (NetDocuments). Familiarity with Calendly, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and office equipment (fax, scanner, copier).
- Outstanding command of the English language; excellent written and verbal communication, attention to detail, proofreading, and organizational skills.
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities and multiple deadlines; collaborative, client-focused approach.
- Professional, flexible, and motivated self-starter who embraces problem-solving and teamwork.
- Commitment to confidentiality, inclusivity, and objectivity within the workplace.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary range: $65,000–$85,000, commensurate with experience.
- Discretionary annual bonus.
- Comprehensive benefits package including BCBS health insurance, paid leave, LTD and STD coverage, plus voluntary dental, vision, 401(k), pre-tax transit/parking, flexible spending account, and more.
- Hybrid work environment aligned with business needs.
- Bright, modern office space with ample natural light.
- Positive teammates and leadership focused on professional growth.
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Litigation Legal Assistant
Robert Half
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Chicago, IL
5-10 years 65K-85K
Full time
27 April 2026
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Download ResumeLitigation Legal Assistant – Commercial Litigation
A well-established, growing mid-sized law firm in Chicago is looking for an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join our team and support our busy commercial litigation practice. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your legal career in a collaborative, hybrid work environment with positive, forward-thinking colleagues.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive administrative and executive support to 3–4 attorneys in the commercial litigation practice group.
- Prepare and process legal documents and pleadings, including complaints, discovery, summonses, orders, subpoenas, notices, motions, and affidavits, ensuring accuracy and compliance with court requirements.
- Electronically file documents in both Federal and Circuit Courts (including collar counties).
- Coordinate process servers and court reporters.
- Transcribe briefs and correspondence using electronic dictation tools.
- Review and prioritize incoming emails and correspondence; reply as directed regarding scheduling, billing, or other administrative matters.
- Organize and maintain physical and electronic files for attorneys; ensure correspondence and legal documents are filed appropriately.
- Support new client/matter onboarding and assist with client engagement letters.
- Proactively manage attorneys’ diaries, calendars, and court dates using Microsoft Outlook.
- Step in to provide reception coverage on an as-needed basis.
- Perform additional tasks as assigned.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Minimum 7 years of legal secretarial/assistant experience in commercial litigation.
- Exemplary knowledge of court e-filing systems, including Odyssey and CM/ECF.
- Familiarity with area county clerk websites (Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, Will), local judges’ Standing Orders, and court forms retrieval and management (experience with NetDocuments a plus).
- Highly skilled in preparing briefs, citing case law, trial preparation, and legal research on court rules/regulations.
- Advanced technical proficiency, including Microsoft Word 365 (styles), Outlook (email/calendar/contact management), and PDF manipulation (text edits, merging pages, format conversions); typing speed of 70–80 wpm with a high degree of accuracy.
- Strong capabilities in Excel, PowerPoint, legal billing/time-entry systems (E55), machine transcription software (Winscribe), document comparison (Workshare Compare), and document management (NetDocuments). Familiarity with Calendly, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and office equipment (fax, scanner, copier).
- Outstanding command of the English language; excellent written and verbal communication, attention to detail, proofreading, and organizational skills.
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities and multiple deadlines; collaborative, client-focused approach.
- Professional, flexible, and motivated self-starter who embraces problem-solving and teamwork.
- Commitment to confidentiality, inclusivity, and objectivity within the workplace.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary range: $65,000–$85,000, commensurate with experience.
- Discretionary annual bonus.
- Comprehensive benefits package including BCBS health insurance, paid leave, LTD and STD coverage, plus voluntary dental, vision, 401(k), pre-tax transit/parking, flexible spending account, and more.
- Hybrid work environment aligned with business needs.
- Bright, modern office space with ample natural light.
- Positive teammates and leadership focused on professional growth.
Ready to join a dynamic, collaborative legal team and make an impact?
Apply today to advance your career and support our firm’s continued success.
Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job and candidate matches faster.