Legal Assistant / Secretary Chicago

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Make the Change Now and Join our Team. Our established Dupage/Chicago Insurance Defense law firm seeks a self-starter legal secretary to handle civil litigation in our beautiful Chicago office. Minimum of 2-3 years' experience required. The ideal candidate is an organized, self-starter who is detail-oriented, experienced in civil litigation, and proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word software.

Your responsibilities include:

• Work as a valued member of our team of lawyers, paralegals, and secretaries;



• Prepare pleadings and have command of electronic filing rules;



• Prepare written discovery for answering and filing;



• Docket court orders and deadlines and monitor for compliance;



• Assist your assigned attorneys;



• Schedule, notice, and manage depositions;



• Prepare subpoenas for witnesses and records, and manage response status for same;



• Assist with trial preparation, including organization of witness materials and preparation of physical and electronic exhibits; and



• General file monitoring and progression.

We offer an excellent benefits package, PTO, & special Friday work hours. At present, we are on a 3/2 work from the office/home schedule. We pay a competitive hourly wage which is commensurate with your experience. Please submit via email your resume and cover letter with salary requirements. For those currently employed and looking to explore a change, we will hold your resume in the strictest confidence. We look forward to meeting you.

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