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A well-established law firm in Northbrook is seeking a Legal Assistant to support three attorneys specializing in commercial litigation. This is an independent, hands-on role as the only support staff in the office.
Job Responsibility:
Support attorneys with a variety of commercial litigation matters
E-file documents in state and federal courts
Draft contracts, pleadings, motions, affidavits, briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents
Conduct legal research using LexisNexis and Westlaw Next
Manage calendar, docketing, and trial preparation
Organize and manage files (electronic and paper)
Handle document scanning, labeling, dictation, and dictaphone
Coordinate and distribute communications such as faxes and emails
Support collection processes and settlements
assist with probate and appraisals
Maintain complaint handling and court filings
Prepare presentations and track matters using Microsoft Excel
Requirements:
Minimum 5+ years of experience as a legal assistant, including litigation exposure
Proficient in e-filing (state and federal)
Comfortable operating independently as sole support in the office
Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and legal research databases
Able to draft legal documents and correspondence with accuracy