Legal Assistant

One of the top leading litigation law firms in downtown Chicago is seeking a detail-oriented, collaborative, and adaptable Legal Assistant to join its growing team. This position provides an exciting opportunity to support multiple attorneys and paralegals within a fast-paced legal environment. The Legal Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative and project support, helping to ensure matters and day-to-day responsibilities are handled efficiently and accurately. This role will assist with trial preparation, coordinate meetings and depositions, and draft, compile, organize, and maintain legal documents and case materials. The ideal candidate is professional, organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This position requires the flexibility to work overtime as needed and will need to travel on occasion. This position offers a base salary range of $55,000-65,000, plus bonus. A benefits package is offered that includes major Medical, Dental, Vision, L & D Insurance, & 401(k).

Key Responsibilities of the Legal Assistant:

• Provide comprehensive administrative and project support to multiple attorneys and paralegals.
• Assist with trial preparation by organizing and compiling necessary materials and ensuring case documents are readily accessible.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings, depositions, and other necessary appointments.
• Draft, prepare, review, compile, and distribute legal documents while handling sensitive information with discretion.
• Conduct research and assist with gathering relevant information to support attorneys and paralegals.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-date files, records, and case data.
• Assist with organizing and managing legal documents and materials across multiple matters.
• Provide additional administrative and project support as needed to assist the team.

Qualifications of the Legal Assistant:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Pro.
• Professional, organized, and highly detail-oriented approach to work.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Pleasant, outgoing, and tenacious attitude with a collaborative approach to working with attorneys and paralegals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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