Litigation Legal Assistant - Civil Defense
TempExperts
Chicago, IL
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LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
14 days ago
Litigation Legal Assistant / Secretary
Chicago, IL
Direct Hire | Hybrid (In Office WedFri)
Ready to take your litigation career to the next level?
Join a nationally respected law firm where your experience in civil defense litigation truly makes an impact. This isnt just another support roleyoull be a key player working alongside high-performing attorneys on complex cases, including trial preparation, in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
If youre someone who thrives under pressure, stays two steps ahead, and takes pride in being the person attorneys rely onthis role was built for you.
? What Youll Be Doing
Own the preparation and formatting of pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal correspondence.
Handle State and Federal e-filing with confidence and accuracy
Manage busy attorney calendarsdepositions, hearings, mediations, and trials
Keep cases moving by tracking deadlines and maintaining organized files from start to finish
Transcribe dictation and turn it into polished, client-ready documents
Communicate with clients, courts, and internal teams with professionalism and ease
Coordinate travel and logistics like a pro
Jump in on trial prep and be part of the action when it matters most
? What Makes You a Great Fit
5+ years of litigation support experience (Legal Assistant or Secretary)
Strong background in civil defense litigation
Trial experience or solid trial prep exposure
Aviation defense experience? Huge plus
You know your way around State & Federal court procedures and e-filing
Tech-savvy with tools like Outlook, Word, Adobe, and legal systems (iManage, etc.)
Fast, accurate typing (70+ WPM) and strong transcription skills
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to juggle multiple priorities
Dependable, proactive, and confident working both independently and with a team
? Why Youll Love This Role
Hybrid flexibility (with in-office collaboration midweek)
Work with a sharp, supportive legal team
Exposure to high-level litigation and trial work
A role where your expertise is valuednot micromanaged
TempExperts is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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