Permanent Placements LLC ยท 23 hours ago
Litigation Legal Assistant (Chicago)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$32.97/hr - $45.05/hr
5+ years expPermanent Placements LLC is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant for a respected law firm known for its progressive culture and commitment to community engagement. The role involves providing administrative support to a busy litigation team, managing deadlines, and maintaining organization within the practice.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Ana A. B.
Responsibilities
Provide proactive administrative support to litigation attorneys and paralegals
Draft, edit, format, and proofread pleadings, motions, appearances, engagement letters, and correspondence
E-file documents with state and federal courts
Monitor deadlines, docket entries, and litigation calendars
Coordinate meetings, depositions, conference calls, and court scheduling
Maintain and organize files in accordance with information governance standards
Manage attorney calendars, emails, and document workflows
Process expense reports, invoices, and reimbursement requests
Interact professionally with court personnel, clients, and internal teams
Maintain strict confidentiality and respond to requests with urgency
Qualification
Required
5+ years of litigation legal assistant experience
Strong understanding of litigation procedures and court operations
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office
Confident and proficient in court e-filing
Strong drafting skills, including litigation filings and engagement letters
Ability to support multiple attorneys simultaneously
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven
Team-oriented with a positive, can-do attitude
Comfortable working in a fast-paced litigation environment
Preferred
Experience with document management systems such as iManage preferred
Familiarity with tools such as Kofax/Nuance, Intapp, LMS+, or similar platforms is a plus
Benefits
Eligible for merit-based increases
Eligible for discretionary bonuses
Participation in firmwide success bonus programs
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k), paid time off, and paid holidays
Company
Permanent Placements LLC
Permanent Placements focuses on full time, direct hire positions across multiple industries and disciplines.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase