Full-Time
Legal Assistant
Civil Litigation
O'Hagan Meyer
Compensation Overview
$70k - $80k/yr
Chicago, IL, USA
Hybrid
Full-time work is in-office in Downtown Chicago, with the possibility of transitioning to a hybrid schedule.
Bachelor's, Certification
Category
 Legal (1) |
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Required Skills
Microsoft Office
Requirements
- A Bachelor's Degree, Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent experience is required.
- At least 3 years of prior work experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary, or related litigation role is required.
- Familiarity with law, legal procedures, and protocols is required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Odyssey, PACER, and Electronic Court Filing Systems is required.
- Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask are required.
- Strong written and oral communication skills are required.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team is required.
- A strong understanding of client confidentiality rules is required.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to lawyers in preparing, reviewing, and filing legal documents such as briefs, appeals, complaints, and answers.
- Draft, format, and edit correspondence to clients, courts, and attorneys.
- Locate, develop, and manage all case-relevant information.
- Communicate with clients, court personnel, and other legal professionals with a high degree of professionalism.
- Schedule and prepare materials for court appearances and depositions.
- Assist attorneys in case preparation by creating and maintaining organizational systems for each case.
- Assist attorneys with trial preparation, develop trial exhibits, and review and organize documents for trial discovery.
- Maintain attorney schedules and calendars.
Desired Qualifications
- Previous iManage experience is preferred but not required.