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Legal Assistant
- Robert Half Legal (Chicago, IL)
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Description
We are seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant with 5+ years of relevant experience to support a busy Chicago office. This candidate will provide critical administrative support to attorneys and paralegals, ensuring exceptional client service and efficient operations.
Key Responsibilities:
+ Offer outstanding client service when greeting guests, responding to requests, scheduling meetings, and handling calls.
+ Provide proactive administrative support for litigation teams and assist other practice areas as needed.
+ Maintain strict confidentiality and demonstrate strong attention to detail.
+ Respond to requests with urgency and prioritize work effectively.
+ Communicate with court personnel, attorneys, and staff to exchange information and resolve issues.
+ Prepare and review correspondence and legal documents using document management systems.
+ Proactively track and monitor deadlines.
+ Process payment and reimbursement requests.
+ Manage, organize, and retire files in accordance with office policies.
+ Assist in managing client contacts, emails, print documents, and process incoming mail.
+ Communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
+ Transcribe dictation and file documents electronically with courts.
+ Draft documents and filings as required.
Requirements
Requirements:
+ 5+ years of litigation support experience in a law firm or other legal setting.
+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with Kofax/Nuance, InTapp, LMS+, iManage, or similar systems preferred.
+ Deep understanding of litigation processes and general court operations.
+ Ability to read, identify, and interpret legal pleadings and related documents.
+ Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
+ Capability to work overtime as needed.
+ Education beyond high school or coursework related to the legal industry is preferred.
Benefits: health/dental/vision, life/disability, a 401(k) + matching, paid parental leave, childcare/eldercare, PTO, potential bonus as well as 1 day WFH per week after 90 days of training
If you are passionate about supporting legal teams in a dynamic environment and have strong litigation experience, we invite you to apply or reach out to learn more.
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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