Legal Secretary, Onsite

Legal Secretary

Swanson Martin & Bell, LLP continually seeks to hire talented, motivated and responsible individuals to provide high-quality legal services. We strive to maintain a collegial atmosphere with an emphasis on problem-solving and efficiency.

Swanson Martin & Bell, LLP has an opening for an experienced Legal Secretary to support litigation attorneys out of our downtown Chicago office. The ideal candidate is energetic, detail-oriented, able to manage busy attorneys and work independently.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to, preparing e-filings for court, scheduling depositions where many parties are involved, maintaining attorneys' calendars, opening new files, time entry (Aderant), preparing expense reports (ChromeRiver), and day-to-day responsibilities.

Required experience and skills:

• Minimum of 5 years of litigation experience
• Minimum of 2 years of e-filing experience
• Ability to work effectively both independently and with a team, to assist attorneys
• Excellent communication skills, including attention to detail in writing
• Proficient in Microsoft skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Document Management System (DMS) experience (iManage)

Compensation: $30.22-$35.71 per hour (based on a 35-hour work week), DOE

Swanson Martin & Bell, LLP offers an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, qualified transportation benefits, life insurance, vacation and sick time, holiday pay, and 401(k).

As an EOE/AA employer, Swanson Martin & Bell, LLP will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.