Litigation Legal Secretary for Friendly Team! Job at Robert Half in Chicago

Growing law firm located in the loop is currently seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join a dynamic group. The ideal candidate should have previous experience as a Legal Secretary and should possess a strong foundation in litigation.

Responsibilities:

• Drafting and formatting litigation documents.
• Managing all aspects of the litigation process from initiation to completion.
• Organizing case files and preparing case exhibits.
• Coordinating with attorneys to ensure smooth progress of cases.
• Assisting with legal research as needed.
• Managing schedules, including trial dates and hearings.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Assisting lawyers with court filings, document preparation, and case management.
• Ensuring all court documents are in order and prepared for review.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Legal Secretary, preferably in Litigation.
• In-depth knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and e-filing systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), e-filing and records management systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Law firm offers a competitive compensation package, hybrid work schedule and a friendly team! Interested candidates are requested to submit an updated resume to chinetta.foster@roberthalf com and Claire.marshall@roberthalf com.