Legal Assistant, 5+

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Deliver extensive litigation assistance to several attorneys while managing substantial and intricate caseloads.

• Draft, edit, proofread, and format pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery documents, and correspondence in accordance with relevant court regulations.

• Prepare filings for state, federal, and appellate courts, encompassing both electronic and traditional submission methods.

• Organize travel arrangements efficiently.

• Process, submit, and monitor travel and expense reimbursements.

• Provide support for discovery and trial operations, including document production, exhibit assembly, and court filings.

• Assist with scanning, photocopying, and binder preparation as required.

• Establish and maintain filing systems and databases that comply with office procedures to ensure precise and prompt data retrieval.

• Oversee and manage litigation calendars, tracking deadlines, hearings, depositions, and trial dates.

• Execute additional responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree, Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent experience required.

• A minimum of 5 years of previous experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary, or in a similar role within litigation.

• Experience in filing with California courts is essential.

• Knowledge of legal principles, procedures, and protocols is necessary.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Pacer, and ECF Filing Systems.

• Previous experience with iManage is preferred but not mandatory.

• Experience with remote work is a plus.

• Exceptional organizational abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and capacity to manage multiple tasks effectively.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a team.

• A solid understanding of client confidentiality regulations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, & Vision)

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, & AD&D)

• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, & Company Holidays)

• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

• Short Term & Long-Term Disability

• Training & Development

• Free Food & Snacks in Office

• Wellness Resources

• Commuter Benefits