Trueline · 3 hours ago
Legal Executive Assistant
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expTrueline’s client, a top-tier global law firm, is seeking a Litigation Legal Support Specialist to join their litigation department. This role involves providing comprehensive litigation and legal support, assisting in all phases of litigation, and managing various administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment.
ConsultingContentDigital MarketingGraphic DesignMarketingPersonal BrandingWeb Development
Hiring Manager
Madeline Miyeko Weissman
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
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
Company
Trueline
Trueline is a marketing and consulting company that offers design, strategy, and consulting services.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
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Haj Carr
President and CEO
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