Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Court Deposition, Detail Oriented, Document Management, Expense Reports, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Word, iManage
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago
Swanson Martin & Bell, LLP has an opening for an experienced Legal Secretary to support litigation attorneys out of our downtown Chicago office. The ideal candidate is energetic, detail-oriented, able to manage busy attorneys and work independently.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to, preparing e-filings for court, scheduling depositions where many parties are involved, maintaining attorneys' calendars, opening new files, time entry (Aderant), preparing expense reports (ChromeRiver), and day-to-day responsibilities.
Required Experience & Skills:
Minimum of 5 years of litigation experience
Minimum of 2 years of e-filing experience
Ability to work effectively both independently and with a team, to assist attorneys
Excellent communication skills, including attention to detail in writing
Proficient in Microsoft skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Document Management System (DMS) experience (iManage)
Compensation: $30.22-$35.71 per hour (based on a 35-hour work week), DOE
Swanson Martin & Bell, LLP offers an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, qualified transportation benefits, life insurance, vacation and sick time, holiday pay, and 401(k).