Legal Assistant III – Litigation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Deliver outstanding legal assistance to financial institutions represented by LOGS in creditor-rights issues.

• Follow and implement guidance from various internal and external stakeholders.

• Generate precise work outputs that meet established quantity and quality standards.

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

• Update internal Firm databases and external client systems within expected timelines.

• Sort, scan, categorize, label, digitally archive, and organize legal documents.

• Complete assigned tasks in the work queue within specified deadlines.

• Apply and retain fundamental legal concepts and terminology.

• Assist in preparing necessary materials for court appearances.

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

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

• Complete all required training in the Firm's Learning Management System (LMS).

• Perform additional responsibilities 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.

• Experience in a high-paced work environment.

• Experience in a technology-oriented setting.

• Proficient in accurate data entry.

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

• Capability to adhere to Firm policies and apply policy requirements during the processing of assigned tasks.

• Excellent time-management skills.

• Ability to work independently or collaboratively as required.

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

• Highly skilled in Microsoft Office Suite programs, including Word and Excel.

• Comfortable with technology.

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.

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

• Ability to perform repetitive movements such as typing, clicking, and swiveling.

• Ability to lift 10-20 pounds as necessary.

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

• Newly hired employees are required to complete the I-9 form and provide proof of identity and work eligibility.

🏝️ 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.