Litigation Legal Assistant
Legal & Compliance
LHH
$69,000.00 - $90,000.00 per Year
Chicago, IllinoisPermanent
Legal & Compliance
LHH is looking for a Litigation Secretary for a law firm in Chicago, Belleville, or Rockford, IL.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare, edit, and file legal documents (e.g., pleadings, motions, discovery, subpoenas)
E-file documents with State and Federal courts
Transcribe legal content from dictation or handwritten notes
Communicate with clients, courts, and external parties
Manage and maintain case files, calendars, and deadlines
Schedule appointments and coordinate business travel
Review and process incoming mail; manage file openings and closings
Participate in team meetings and contribute to workflow improvements
Support attorneys and administrative teams in various legal tasks
Ideal Candidate
3+ years of civil defense litigation secretarial experience
Strong knowledge of court procedures (multi-state a plus), trial/arbitration/mediation prep
High School diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office, iManage, InTapp, Chrome River, Adobe
Experience with BigHand Now or similar workflow tools is a plus
Excellent organizational, communication, and proofreading skills
Strong initiative, dependability, and ability to work independently or collaboratively
Typing speed of 70+ WPM and ability to transcribe from dictation
Willingness to work overtime and adapt to deadline-driven environment
More details:
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life & AD&D insurance
401(k) savings plan & retirement options
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Professional development opportunities in a collaborative team setting
Salary $69,000 - $90,000
Pay Details: $69,000.00 to $90,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Jenny Ade
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Litigation Legal Assistant
Legal & Compliance
LHH
$69,000.00 - $90,000.00 per Year
Chicago, IllinoisPermanent
Legal & Compliance
LHH is looking for a Litigation Secretary for a law firm in Chicago, Belleville, or Rockford, IL.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare, edit, and file legal documents (e.g., pleadings, motions, discovery, subpoenas)
E-file documents with State and Federal courts
Transcribe legal content from dictation or handwritten notes
Communicate with clients, courts, and external parties
Manage and maintain case files, calendars, and deadlines
Schedule appointments and coordinate business travel
Review and process incoming mail; manage file openings and closings
Participate in team meetings and contribute to workflow improvements
Support attorneys and administrative teams in various legal tasks
Ideal Candidate
3+ years of civil defense litigation secretarial experience
Strong knowledge of court procedures (multi-state a plus), trial/arbitration/mediation prep
High School diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office, iManage, InTapp, Chrome River, Adobe
Experience with BigHand Now or similar workflow tools is a plus
Excellent organizational, communication, and proofreading skills
Strong initiative, dependability, and ability to work independently or collaboratively
Typing speed of 70+ WPM and ability to transcribe from dictation
Willingness to work overtime and adapt to deadline-driven environment
More details:
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life & AD&D insurance
401(k) savings plan & retirement options
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Professional development opportunities in a collaborative team setting
Salary $69,000 - $90,000
Pay Details: $69,000.00 to $90,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Jenny Ade
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance