Legal Assistant – Litigation

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

📋 Description

• Assist attorneys in the firm’s insurance defense litigation practice.

• Draft, revise, format, and proofread legal documents and correspondence.

• File pleadings electronically using Illinois state and federal court filing systems.

• Arrange for court reporters and manage deposition scheduling.

• Maintain comprehensive electronic matter files within the firm’s document management system.

• Contribute to the accuracy of documents and the organization of litigation files.

⛳️ Requirements

• Candidates must currently live in the State of Illinois.

• Minimum of one year of experience in supporting attorneys within complex insurance defense litigation.

• Familiarity with Illinois state and federal court rules and procedures.

• Experience using both Odyssey and federal court Electronic Case Filing (ECF) systems.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.

• Competence in dictation software.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.

• Strong organizational skills with the capacity to prioritize multiple tasks.

• A professional and collaborative demeanor when working with attorneys and peers.

• A minimum of three professional references required with application.

• Preferred: Experience with document management software.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401(k)

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off