Litigation Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant – Litigation & Corporate

Chicago, IL (Loop) | Hybrid | $65,000–$80,000 | Direct Hire

We are partnering with an established, mid-sized law firm in Chicago seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support attorneys across litigation and corporate practice areas. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive, highly organized professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of their work, and enjoys being an integral part of a collaborative legal team.

The ideal candidate will bring strong litigation experience, exceptional technical skills, and the confidence to manage competing priorities while supporting multiple busy attorneys.

Position Details

• Location: Chicago, IL
• Compensation: $65,000–$80,000 annually, depending on experience
• Employment Type: Direct Hire / Full-Time
• Schedule: Initially onsite Monday–Friday, transitioning to a hybrid schedule of 3 days onsite per week after 60 days
• Team: Supporting one litigation attorney and two corporate attorneys

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to attorneys across litigation and corporate practice areas.
• Manage complex, high-volume calendars, scheduling, deadlines, and attorney workflows.
• Draft, prepare, format, and proofread confidential correspondence, legal documents, reports, and presentations.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, managing communications and maintaining strong professional relationships.
• Maintain and organize physical and electronic client files using document management systems.
• Assist with corporate transactions, closings, and related documentation.
• Manage attorney time entry, billing processes, and other administrative functions.
• Create and maintain Excel spreadsheets, including formulas and pivot tables.
• Proactively anticipate attorney needs, prioritize competing deadlines, and ensure matters move forward efficiently.
• Collaborate with attorneys and administrative staff to streamline processes and improve overall efficiency.
• Handle additional administrative and operational responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of legal assistant experience, including litigation support, required.
• Experience supporting corporate transactions or corporate attorneys strongly preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with legal document management systems; NetDocuments experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with attorney billing, time entry, and legal document preparation.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage high-volume workloads and competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Technologically savvy, resourceful, and comfortable assisting attorneys with varying levels of technical proficiency.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and confident taking initiative and anticipating needs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a professional, client-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multiple attorneys.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.

Why This Opportunity?

• Hybrid Flexibility: Transition to a three-day onsite schedule after the initial 60-day training period.
• Collaborative Team: Work alongside experienced attorneys who value teamwork, training, and professional development.
• Variety of Work: Gain exposure to both litigation and corporate legal matters.
• Professional Growth: Opportunity to expand your skills, take ownership of responsibilities, and make a meaningful impact.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings options, and additional employee benefits.