Legal Assistant

Leahy, Eisenberg & Fraenkel, Ltd. is seeking an experienced litigation Legal Assistant to join our team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation legal assistant experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Dictation
• Knowledge of Illinois and Federal Court rules and procedures is required
• Experience with Odyssey and Federal Court (ECF) e-filing systems is required
• Superior working knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Pro/Kofax software
• Experience with document management software a plus
• Positive attitude

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparing, editing, formatting, and proofreading various legal documents and correspondence
• File pleadings using both Federal and State court e-filing systems
• Schedule court reporters and coordinate depositions
• Ensure completeness of electronic files in document management system

We offer an outstanding work environment including competitive compensation and a full benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid holidays, vacation/PTO and 401(k). Additionally we offer a paid membership to the buildings Fitness Center.

The position is full-time, in office and based upon a 35-hour workweek, Monday through Friday.

Pay is commensurate with experience.

If interested, please apply.

For more information about the Firm, please visit www.lefltd.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Chicago, IL 60603 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60603: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person