Litigation Legal Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Litigation Legal Assistant

Chicago Loop | Hybrid (3 Days In Office) | Full-Time

Our client, a well-established Chicago litigation firm, is seeking a motivated Litigation Legal Assistant to join its growing practice. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 3+ years of litigation experience who is eager to continue developing their career while working alongside experienced attorneys on sophisticated federal litigation matters.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You'll play an integral role supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation while gaining exposure to complex, high-profile cases.

Primary Responsibilities

Support attorneys through all phases of litigation

Prepare, proofread, format, and electronically file legal documents

File documents in Federal Court (CM/ECF) and Illinois State Courts

Maintain litigation calendars and monitor court deadlines

Draft pleadings, notices, summonses, subpoenas, and discovery documents

Coordinate service of process and document production

Schedule depositions, hearings, mediations, and client meetings

Organize case files, exhibits, and trial materials

Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and vendors

Assist with attorney calendars, billing, and administrative support

Manage multiple active matters while maintaining exceptional attention to detail

Practice Areas

Current matters include:

Consumer Protection & Defective Products

Privacy & Data Breach Litigation

Cybersecurity & Biometric Privacy

Fraud & Conspiracy

False Advertising

Medicare

Fair Housing Act (FHA)

Wage & Hour Litigation

Employee Misclassification

ERISA

Employment Discrimination

Whistleblower / False Claims Act (Qui Tam)

Qualifications

Required

3+ years of litigation legal assistant experience

Experience filing documents in Federal Court (CM/ECF) is required

Experience with Illinois State Court filings

Strong organizational and time management skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams

Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines and work independently

Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work

Preferred

Plaintiff-side litigation experience

Federal litigation experience

Class action litigation exposure

Experience with LexisNexis, Westlaw, Relativity, Everlaw, Reveal, or Litify

Spanish language skills are a plus

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is hungry to learn, eager to grow, and excited to work closely with experienced trial attorneys. This is an outstanding opportunity for a litigation legal assistant who wants hands-on experience, increased responsibility, and long-term career growth in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Compensation & Work Environment

Competitive base salary based on experience

Hybrid schedule (3 days per week in the Chicago office)

Collaborative and supportive team

Excellent opportunity for professional growth and mentorship

Exposure to sophisticated federal litigation and high-profile cases

Company Description

We care about the success of each member of out team! We strive for long lasting partnerships where you can grow and expand your career.

Company Description

We care about the success of each member of out team! We strive for long lasting partnerships where you can grow and expand your career.