Civil Litigation Assistant
21 days ago
Chicago
Job Description Howard & Howard is currently seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Assistant to join our Chicago, IL office. This full-time position offers a dynamic opportunity to support attorneys and paralegals across all phases of civil litigation, with a focus on consumer lending and bankruptcy matters. We’re looking for a candidate who brings professionalism, discretion, and strong organizational skills, along with the ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across all levels of the firm. A commitment to accuracy, multitasking, and confidentiality is essential. Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Key Responsibilities: In this role, you will provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support, including: • Managing attorney calendars, dockets, and appointments, • Coordinating frequent and complex travel arrangements, • Handling electronic court filings in both state and federal jurisdictions, • Screening and responding to client communications, • Drafting and preparing emails, reports, and confidential documents, • Maintaining client files in NetDocs and physical formats, • Managing workflow systems such as Vendorscape, • Completing attorney time entry and billing processes, • Providing backup support to fellow legal assistants, • Performing additional duties as assigned Qualifications & Competencies: • High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred, • Minimum of 3 years of litigation experience, • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities, • Professional demeanor in all client and colleague interactions (in-person, phone, video), • Proficiency in state and federal e-filing procedures and trial preparation, • Ability to manage high-volume workloads with accuracy, • Team-oriented mindset with a collaborative approach, • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Why Join Us? We offer a collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and your growth is supported. Howard & Howard provides a comprehensive benefits package, including: • Medical, dental, and vision coverage, • Basic life and AD&D insurance, • Short-term disability, • 401(k) and profit sharing, • Flexible spending accounts, • Transit contributions If you're ready to advance your legal career with a respected firm, we encourage you to apply! To learn more about Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC, visit . Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC is an equal opportunity employer! Company DescriptionFor 150+ years Howard & Howard has provided legal services to local, national, and international businesses, from our offices in Michigan, Illinois, and Nevada. Our primary goal is to help our clients succeed by providing high quality, timely, and cost-effective legal services. As a long-established employer, we provide a dynamic, professional, and challenging work environment. We value teamwork and recognize that without each employee's contribution, we would not be as successful. At Howard & Howard, we understand that our future depends on the Staff we bring in.For 150+ years Howard & Howard has provided legal services to local, national, and international businesses, from our offices in Michigan, Illinois, and Nevada. Our primary goal is to help our clients succeed by providing high quality, timely, and cost-effective legal services. As a long-established employer, we provide a dynamic, professional, and challenging work environment. We value teamwork and recognize that without each employee's contribution, we would not be as successful. At Howard & Howard, we understand that our future depends on the Staff we bring in.