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Robert Half is partnering with a highly respected law firm that is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join their team in Chicago, Illinois. This opportunity offers hybrid flexibility, a competitive base salary, and excellent benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Executes various writing tasks including drafting, editing, proofreading, and typing correspondence, legal documents, notes, etc.

• Prioritize assignments to meet project deadlines

• Manages both electronic and physical filings across various courts

• Oversees the onboarding of new clients and matters into the new business intake (NBI) software system

• Generates and submits different forms through NBI and drafts engagement letters

• Oversees and maintains attorney's schedule, including reminders of meetings and deadlines

• Organizes travel logistics and creates itineraries

• Acquires necessary materials or information for assignments from various sources

• Oversees the preparation and distribution of incoming and outgoing mail, coordinating with Office Services when required

• Responds and screens incoming calls, providing assistance to callers

• Make judgment calls on which calls are urgent and need attorney's immediate attention

• Records or releases attorneys' billable time, if required, and maintains a list of current billing numbers

• Creates and submits expense reports

• Maintains and organizes digital and hardcopy files

  Requirements

Qualifications:

• At least 3+ years of experience in legal support with a strong focus on litigation

• Understanding of state, federal and appeal court procedures, including Pacer and ECF filing methods

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including grammar, spelling, and proofreading expertise

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask and meet deadlines independently

• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding client information, visitors, documents, and conversations

Please email your resume directly to cosette antonia . bevis @ robert half com for immediate consideration!

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