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Litigation Legal Assistant

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United States , Chicago

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Job Description:

We are partnering with a Midwest-rooted, Am Law 200 law firm on a Litigation Legal Assistant opening supporting the Intellectual Property practice, offering strong exposure to sophisticated matters within a collaborative, well-supported team environment. This role will provide day-to-day support to 3-4 attorneys/paralegals.

Job Responsibility:

  • Producing, editing, and proofreading legal documents and correspondence
  • Managing calendars, scheduling, travel coordination, and expense reimbursement
  • Supporting trial preparation and general litigation processes
  • Time entry, transcription of dictation, and file maintenance
  • E-filing in state and federal courts and managing dockets

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of litigation experience in a law firm setting
  • Experience with e-filing, billing, docket management, and trial preparation
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including creating tables of contents/authorities and using Styles
  • Strong proofreading, grammar, and attention to detail
What we offer:
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • 401k

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Job Posted:
May 11, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
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