Legal Assistant III – Litigation

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

📋 Description

• Update internal firm systems and external client systems within the established timeframes.

• Sort, scan, categorize, label, digitally file, and organize legal documentation appropriately.

• Complete assigned work queue items within the specified timeframes.

• Understand and retain fundamental legal concepts and terminology to produce accurate work products.

• Assist in preparing various necessary items for court appearances.

• Review incoming documents and distribute them to the relevant parties.

• Communicate professionally via phone, email, and internal/external messaging platforms.

• Complete all assigned trainings in the Firm LMS in a timely manner.

• Ensure adherence to laws, regulations, client requirements, court rules, and best practices.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification.

• 3-5 years of experience in a data entry or legal assistant position.

• Experience in a litigation-focused role is preferred.

• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience in a technology-driven setting.

• Proficient in accurate data entry.

• Strong capability to follow basic instructions, job aids, and procedures.

• Ability to adhere to firm policies and apply policy requirements while processing assigned tasks.

• Excellent time-management skills.

• Self-motivated and able to work independently or collaboratively as necessary.

• Commitment to delivering exceptional, responsive, and timely service.

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.) and technologically adept.

• Capability to sit or stand for extended periods.

• Ability to work on computers for a substantial portion of the day.

• Ability to perform repetitive movements as required for the position (typing, clicking, swiveling).

• Ability to lift 10-20 pounds as necessary.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical coverage.

• HSA with quarterly employer contributions.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision coverage.

• Group life insurance.

• Supplemental life insurance plans.

• Long and short-term disability coverage.

• First Stop Health available to all employees.

• Legal service benefit for all employees.

• Hospital and accident indemnity coverage.

• National discount programs available to all employees.

• 401k with employer matching.

• PTO (accrual based).