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Description We are looking for an experienced Litigation Secretary/Assistant to provide comprehensive support to attorneys in a fast-paced legal environment. This long-term contract position is based in Chicago, Illinois, and requires a highly organized individual with exceptional communication and multitasking skills. The role involves handling detailed legal documentation, managing court filings, and maintaining strict adherence to deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, proofread, and edit a variety of legal documents, including pleadings, agreements, and correspondence, ensuring accuracy and compliance with deadlines.

• Manage extensive court filings at both state and federal levels, including serving pleadings on opposing and associated counsel across multiple venues.

• Open and organize new client and matter files, ensuring proper documentation and accessibility.

• Create and maintain trial binders, working papers, and materials for business development purposes.

• Coordinate schedules for appointments, depositions, and meetings, while managing attorney calendars and travel arrangements.

• Track litigation deadlines, update docketing systems, and verify accurate entries for court compliance.

• Record attorney time entries in time-keeping software for billing purposes.

• Prepare and submit expense and reimbursement reports in accordance with firm policies.

• Assist other secretaries and attorneys as needed, contributing to team efficiency and workflow management. Requirements • Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a litigation secretary in a legal environment.

• Proficiency in Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel), Adobe Acrobat, and familiarity with time-keeping programs such as NetDocs.

• Demonstrated experience in filing documents with state and federal courts, including electronic filing and compliance with court rules.

• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage confidential and sensitive information.

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent transcription, grammar, proofreading, and communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Ability to work independently and follow instructions with minimal supervision.

• High school diploma required; willingness to learn new programs and adapt to updates.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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