Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant (Hybrid)

Experienced litigation support 5+ years | Chicago | Hybrid schedule

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Salary: $75,000 - $110,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client is an established mid-sized law firm in downtown Chicago with a growing commercial litigation practice. The firm values teamwork, responsiveness, and maintaining a positive work culture. They offer a modern office environment and flexible work arrangements for experienced legal support professionals.

Why join us?

• Competitive compensation
• Hybrid work schedule with remote flexibility
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive team environment
• Professional growth opportunities

Job Details

COMMERCIAL LITIGATION LEGAL ASSISTANT
A well-established Chicago law firm seeks an experienced Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to their litigation team. The ideal candidate will have extensive e-filing experience, strong technical skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Support attorneys with day-to-day litigation administrative needs
• Draft and finalize court documents for electronic filing
• Handle electronic court filings in federal and Illinois state courts
• Schedule depositions and service of process
• Maintain attorney schedules and track critical case deadlines
• Produce correspondence and documents from digital dictation
• Organize case files using firm document management systems
• Process new client matters and engagement documentation
• Monitor incoming communications and prioritize action items

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years supporting litigation attorneys
• Proficient with e-Filing
• Working knowledge of Chicago-area court systems and procedures
• High-level Microsoft Office capabilities and PDF editing
• Comfortable with legal billing software and time tracking
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Detail-oriented with strong proofreading skills
• Self-directed and able to handle competing priorities
• Professional presence and discretion with confidential matters

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