Legal Assistant

Legal AssistantHawkins Parnell & Young, LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant with at least two years experience to join their Chicago office. This position provides a wide range of secretarial, administrative, and clerical support to several Attorneys in a fast-paced environment.Candidates must have strong organizational skills, verbal and written communication skills, possess a strong work ethic and be proficient in MS Office.Hawkins Parnell offers a competitive salary complemented by a full, comprehensive benefits package including Medical Insurance, Vision Plan, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, 401k, Short and Long-Term Disability, and Profit Sharing.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Draft and edit pleadings and related legal documentsE-file and paper file documents with state, federal and appellate courtsMaintain team and court calendars and keep attorneys aware of scheduled events and approaching deadlinesSchedule meetings and conference callsCommunicate by phone and email with clients and vendors, maintaining professionalism and a high level of customer serviceHandle billing for assigned timekeepersAssist in trial preparationMaintain electronic and paper files on a regular basisCoordinate travel arrangements and process expense reportsAssist fellow workers and/or other timekeepers as neededRequired Skills and Experience:Three or more years of legal litigation secretarial or legal assistant experience is required, large law firm experience is a plusStrong attention to detailDemonstrated initiative and self-directionWhy Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP?Hawkins Parnell is a national litigation powerhouse with offices spanning the United States. Our 250-person litigation team defends prominent individuals and small businesses to many of the largest corporations in high-risk litigation and business disputes nationwide.Over the last half-century, our success has relied on one distinction: OUR PEOPLE. We rely on the uniqueness of each team member to create a culture that drives innovation and exceptional results for our diverse client roster. Through actively embracing different backgrounds and perspectives, we foster an environment that is vibrant, challenging, and rewarding.Hawkins Parnell & Young is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.