Firm : Midsize Full-Service Law Firm
Location : Chicago
Onsite Logistics : Hybrid
Position : Legal Assistant, Insurance Defense Litigation
Compensation : $70,000 - $95,000 DOE with additional OT and Bonus
Primary Responsibilities :
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
- Draft notices and prepare state and federal court filings
- Proofread attorneys’ motions and pleadings
- File motions, notices, and correspondence electronically using various state and federal court docketing websites
- Prepare orders for court and monitor status of court entered orders
- Draft and edit correspondence
- Perform electronic document conversions
- Correspond with opposing counsel and court clerks regarding hearings, motions, courtesy copies, etc. as needed for attorneys
- Interact and follow up with attorneys to ensure completion of filings, hearings, and projects
- Adhere to tight deadlines provided by court and attorneys
- Relieve receptionist as needed
The above list of duties and responsibilities is in no way a comprehensive list. From time to time, the employee may be required to perform other duties in support of the operation of the firm, as requested by his / her supervisor or manage
Requirements :
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent law firm experience.
- 8+ years of experience in a law firm
- Extremely proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Experience using legal search databases (PACER, LexisNexis, Pohlman, Westlaw) etc.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands
- Superior written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Knowledge of state and federal court rules and procedures
- Ability to maintain confidential records.
Preferred Education and Experience :
- Previous insurance defense / asbestos experience
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