Litigation Legal Secretary

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FordHarrison LLP, a national labor and employment law firm, seeks a full-time litigation legal secretary/paralegal for its Chicago office. The assistant will provide direct support to up to three attorneys. Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, finalizing correspondence, preparing TOCs/TOAs, entering billable time, managing the conflicts check process for new matters, maintaining case files, e-filing (both state and federal), and other duties as assigned. The assistant works closely with the attorneys’ assigned billing specialist. The ideal candidate must have at least three-five solid years of litigation experience, be highly motivated, dedicated, hard-working, and comfortable working in a team environment. Candidates must have intermediate to advance MS Office skills - with exceptional knowledge of Excel, possess excellent interpersonal skills (oral and written), and be able to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Knowledge of the firm's document management program, iManage/FileSite, as well as its time and billing system, Aderant, are a plus. This position offers a hybrid work schedule. An attractive benefits package is also provided. Interested applicants should submit cover letter, resume and salary requirements to staffcareers@fordharrison.com

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FordHarrison.
Website : http://www.fordharrison.com