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 expected timeframes

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

• Complete assigned work queue tasks within designated timeframes

• Utilize basic legal concepts and terminology to produce a precise work product

• Assist in preparing necessary items for court appearances

• Review incoming documents and distribute them to the relevant parties

• Communicate in a professional and timely manner via phone, email, and internal/external messaging systems

• Complete all mandated training in the Firm Learning Management System (LMS)

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

• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned

⛳️ Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent

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

• Experience in a litigation-based role (preferred)

• Background in a fast-paced working environment

• Familiarity with technology-driven settings

• Proficient in accurate data entry

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

• Ability to comply with Firm policies and apply policy requirements while processing assigned tasks

• Excellent time-management skills

• Capacity to work independently or collaboratively when necessary

• Commitment to delivering exceptional, responsive, and timely service

• Highly proficient in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, etc.) and computer literate

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods

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

• Ability to perform repetitive movements as necessary for the role (typing, clicking, swiveling)

• Ability to lift 10-20 pounds as required

• Applicants for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States

• Must complete the I-9 form and provide documentation of identity and work eligibility

• Must fulfill required training in the Firm Learning Management System (LMS)

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical coverage

• HSA with quarterly employer contributions

• Dental coverage

• Vision coverage

• Group Life insurance

• Supplemental Life Insurance plans

• Long and Short Term Disability

• First Stop Health for all employees

• Legal Service benefit for all employees

• Hospital and accident indemnity coverage

• National discount programs for all employees

• 401k with employer matching

• PTO (Accrual based)

• No-cost benefits marked with an asterisk in the posting