Litigation Legal Assistant

Legal Administrative Assistant

Trueline, representing a nationally recognized Am Law firm with a strong commercial litigation practice, is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to join its litigation team in Chicago, IL. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal support professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys supporting busy litigators, and takes pride in delivering exceptional client service while managing complex administrative responsibilities.

What You'll Do as the Legal Administrative Assistant:

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to a team of commercial litigation attorneys
• Draft, edit, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, and court filings
• Prepare and electronically file documents in state and federal courts
• Maintain and organize electronic case files using document management software
• Review court orders and pleadings and coordinate docketing requests
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, conference calls, and travel arrangements
• Process time entries, assist with billing, expense reports, and accounts receivable activities
• Open and close client matters, prepare engagement documents, and assist with conflict checks
• Coordinate incoming mail, correspondence, and other administrative workflows
• Serve as a dependable resource to attorneys and team members while meeting critical litigation deadlines

Must-Haves as the Legal Administrative Assistant:

• 3-5 years of experience supporting attorneys in a law firm environment
• At least 3 years of civil litigation experience involving state and federal courts
• Experience with electronic court filing systems
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Professional demeanor and commitment to outstanding client service

Nice-to-Haves as the Legal Administrative Assistant:

• Experience with NetDocuments, NetDocs, or similar document management systems
• Familiarity with legal docketing software
• Experience supporting commercial litigation attorneys
• Knowledge of legal billing and time entry processes
• Experience preparing engagement letters and handling new matter intake

Our Client Offers:

• Competitive salary of $70,000-$100,000 based on experience
• Merit-based compensation growth opportunities
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Retirement savings program
• Paid time off
• Opportunity to work with a highly respected national litigation team
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture
• Opportunities to participate in pro bono and community service initiatives
• Long-term career growth within a stable, nationally recognized law firm