Legal Assistant supporting attorneys in civil litigation at Cosgrave Vergeer Kester LLP. Providing administrative and legal support in a collaborative, fast - paced environment.
About the role
- Legal assistant providing secretarial and administrative support for trial and litigation teams at Clyde & Co. Location options in Chicago and Denver, offering hybrid work flexibility.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal and administrative support to a team of attorneys.
- Create, prepare, proofread, and amend high volume complex legal documents, pleadings, including table of contents and table of authorities, letters and emails.
- File pleadings with state and federal courts using various means, including electronic court filing systems.
- Calendar maintenance, such as scheduling hearings, briefing schedules, discovery deadlines, depositions, meetings, and knowledge of civil and federal court deadline filing dates, court rules, and procedures.
- Prepare for and assist in trials.
- Assist Paralegals in organizing case files and records maintenance.
- Assist with travel arrangements upon request including car, hotel and airfare reservations, and complete attorney monthly expenses to accounting.
- Administrative work, including billing, correspondence, invoices and reporting to clients.
Requirements
- 5+ years of previous experience as a litigation/trial legal assistant or secretary.
- Must have legal experience, including filing with state and federal courts. Knowledge in e-filing in the collar counties.
- Strong work ethic, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills are essential.
- Ability to think ahead; to follow written and verbal instructions, strong skills in writing, researching, and organization/flexibility and Teamwork.
- Intermediate proficiency of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Previous experience with File site or iManage filing systems.
- Creative problem solver who takes initiative to accomplish tasks with a minimal level of supervision.
- Exceptional attention to detail and high proficiency in proofreading.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and work with professionals inside and outside the firm.
Benefits
- Hybrid Work Flexibility – Enjoy a perfect balance between remote and in-office work.
- Flexible Paid Time Off – Accrue 20 days of paid time off and 11 firm paid holidays.
- Referral Rewards – Earn generous bonuses for introducing talented colleagues to our team.
- Mentorship & Career Growth – Access strong mentorship, global training programs, and career development support.
- Engaging Culture – Participate in exciting social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities.
- Inclusive Parental Leave – Six months fully paid, for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood.
- Comprehensive Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
- Robust Disability Coverage – Comprehensive short-term and enhanced long-term disability plans.
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