01 Apr
Legal Assistant for Growing Litigation Team!
Illinois, Chicago , 60601 Chicago USA

Description Litigation Legal Assistant needed to directly support lawyers and may be required to supervise other legal staff, such as legal secretaries or file clerks. Legal Assistants should have computer and technical knowledge as well as strong analytical, communication and organizational skills. Responsibilities

Organize computer database input and retrieval

Efficiently deal with matter management and record keeping

Stay proactive on legal research and investigative tasks, including obtaining information or documents from outside parties, as directed

Maintain documents and assemble data as directed by lawyers and paralegals

Type correspondence and memorandum

Requirements

Experience assisting lawyers in preparing for transactional closings, depositions, hearings, trials and conferences; completing many administrative tasks, including, working on individual cases or transactions

Conducting routine discovery

Solid understanding of family law

3+ years of previous legal work experience and a dedication to integrity

Organizing and tracking files for important transactions or case documents, including pleadings and voluminous discovery documents; creating and maintaining a case-management database

Drafting legal court documents, such as pleadings, motions, affidavits and subpoenas; transactional documents, such as trusts, wills, contracts and real estate leases; and closing documents

Investigating the factual evidence of a transaction or case and preparing exhibits, charts and diagrams to display information

You can take the next step in your legal career as part of this dynamic, growing firm. This position will be a great fit for someone who is eager to work in a strong team-oriented environment. Please forward your resume directly to chinetta.foster@roberthalf com and claire.marshall@roberthalf com. .Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2024 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https:///www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .


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