Litigation Legal Assistant

Legal Administrative AssistantTrueline, 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 attorneysDraft, edit, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, and court filingsPrepare and electronically file documents in state and federal courtsMaintain and organize electronic case files using document management softwareReview court orders and pleadings and coordinate docketing requestsManage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, conference calls, and travel arrangementsProcess time entries, assist with billing, expense reports, and accounts receivable activitiesOpen and close client matters, prepare engagement documents, and assist with conflict checksCoordinate incoming mail, correspondence, and other administrative workflowsServe as a dependable resource to attorneys and team members while meeting critical litigation deadlinesMust-Haves as the Legal Administrative Assistant:3-5 years of experience supporting attorneys in a law firm environmentAt least 3 years of civil litigation experience involving state and federal courtsExperience with electronic court filing systemsAdvanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPointStrong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detailExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environmentProfessional demeanor and commitment to outstanding client serviceNice-to-Haves as the Legal Administrative Assistant:Experience with NetDocuments, NetDocs, or similar document management systemsFamiliarity with legal docketing softwareExperience supporting commercial litigation attorneysKnowledge of legal billing and time entry processesExperience preparing engagement letters and handling new matter intakeOur Client Offers:Competitive salary of $70,000-$100,000 based on experienceMerit-based compensation growth opportunitiesComprehensive healthcare benefitsRetirement savings programPaid time offOpportunity to work with a highly respected national litigation teamCollaborative, team-oriented cultureOpportunities to participate in pro bono and community service initiativesLong-term career growth within a stable, nationally recognized law firm