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    Litigation Legal Assistant - Chicago, United States - Amundsen Davis, LLC

    Amundsen Davis, LLC
    Amundsen Davis, LLC Chicago, United States

    51 minutes ago

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    Amundsen Davis, a full-service business and litigation law firm, is looking for an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join their strong team with a great firm culture. They offer a friendly environment and a fantastic opportunity to further develop your skills and professional growth.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    This is a great chance to be part of a sophisticated litigation practice and work in a dynamic, team-oriented atmosphere at their Chicago office, while enjoying the benefits of being part of a large law firm.

    • Provide general office support for litigation attorneys such as maintaining and organizing files, photocopying, managing calendars, preparing expense reports, submitting invoices for payment, scheduling depositions, conferences, and meetings, and coordinating travel arrangements.
    • Setting up new clients and matters, which includes running conflict checks and preparing engagement letters.
    • Preparing and finalizing basic correspondence and other necessary documents, ensuring formatting, consistency, and accuracy on time-sensitive, high-profile documents.
    • Calculating, calendaring, and tracking court and other filing deadlines.
    • Formatting, proofreading, and finalizing detailed correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents, including e-filings.
    • Organizing documents and files (both paper and electronic filing systems), creating, converting, and formatting documents.
    • Filing pleadings in state and federal courts, courts of appeals, and Supreme Courts; liaising with court staff when needed; staying updated on changes in court rules and filing procedures.
    • Knowledge of procedures and rules for filing documents in state and federal courts, along with experience filing documents in both courts.
    • Conducting general research and offering support activities to assist attorneys.
    • Other assigned duties.

    Required Competencies, Education, and Experience

    • 5+ years of experience as a litigation legal assistant
    • Litigation experience in a private law firm setting
    • High proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and document management systems.
    • Strong organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills.
    • Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to multitask.
    • Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of meeting deadlines under pressure.
    • Ability to work collaboratively in a team with other legal assistants, paralegals, and attorneys, as well as independently.
    • Providing excellent internal and external client service.
    • Clear and concise communication with a solution-oriented approach.
    • High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.

    This opportunity is not open to recruiters.

    Amundsen Davis is a full-service business law firm consisting of 240 attorneys based in Chicago. As one of the fastest growing law firms in the Midwest, they comprehend the entrepreneurial thinking that influences business decisions for their clients. This insight allows them to respond to client needs creatively, promptly, and realistically. The firm manages the transactional, labor and employment, and litigation requirements of companies nationwide. Their expertise in both litigated and transactional matters makes them a valuable partner for any business. They have offices in various locations including Chicago, Crystal Lake, St. Charles, and Rockford, IL; Columbus, OH; Milwaukee, Appleton, Brookfield, Green Bay, and Madison, WI; St. Louis, MO; and Indianapolis, IN.

    Amundsen Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer that advocates for workforce diversity. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, citizenship, creed, marital status, veteran status, age, family caregiving responsibilities, genetic profile or predisposition, pregnancy, or disability in terms of hiring, promotion, termination, compensation, or any other employment privileges.

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