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Trueline · 17 hours ago

Litigation Assistant

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Trueline is a top-tier global law firm with a renowned commercial litigation practice, seeking a Litigation Legal Support Specialist to join their litigation department in Chicago. This role involves providing comprehensive litigation and legal support for attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, including document preparation, electronic filings, and case management.

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Responsibilities

Provide full scope litigation and legal support for attorneys: assist in all phases of litigation (motions, discovery, trial and post-trial)

Edit, format and prepare documents/pleadings (motions, subpoenas, deposition notices, discovery requests/responses, affidavits, contracts)

Execute electronic filings in both federal and state courts (ECF, Odyssey, etc.)

Organize case files, trial exhibits, witness binders, deposition coordination, maintain docket calendars and attorney travel/meeting schedules

Manage high-volume telephone coverage, message distribution, and correspondence with clients and internal teams

Handle expense reports, time-keeping review, document management, billing liaison tasks and other administrative duties as needed

Maintain confidentiality, exercise strong judgment and work independently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

Qualification

Litigation support experienceFederalState court e-filingsMicrosoft Office proficiencyOrganizational skillsAttention to detailDiscretionMulti-taskingTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree

5-10 years of administrative/legal support experience within a litigation practice (commercial litigation preferred)

Proven experience with both state and federal court e-filings

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); comfort learning new legal software/tools

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to follow through, and work well under pressure

Discretion in handling confidential client and attorney information

Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work with minimal training/training-reversible tasks

Must be willing to work overtime when needed and be onsite in the office most business days

Preferred

Experience in a large-firm litigation support environment

Familiarity with court filing systems such as Odyssey, ECF or equivalents

Experience with Intapp, Chrome River (or other time/expense systems), or billing/secretarial team liaison work

Exposure to organizing trial logistics (travel, exhibits, binders) and coordinating across teams

Comfort working as part of a team of support professionals in a dynamic environment

Benefits

A role in a high-profile litigation group within a globally recognized firm known for cutting-edge commercial disputes and trial work

Opportunity to work directly in litigation support on complex matters, gain exposure to both state and federal court processes, and collaborate with top attorneys and support staff

A professional environment that values initiative, accuracy and independence, with ample opportunity to contribute meaningfully

A workplace committed to equal opportunity and an inclusive culture