Legal Assistant Job at LaSalle Network, Chicago, IL

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  • LaSalle Network
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

About the Role:
Our client, a reputable and established law firm located in downtown Chicago, is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join their growing team. This is a fully in-office position supporting attorneys on complex litigation matters. The ideal candidate will bring 3–5 years of hands-on litigation support experience, including trial preparation and electronic court filings.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support attorneys in all phases of litigation, from case inception through trial and resolution

  • Prepare, revise, and proofread pleadings, motions, and correspondence

  • File legal documents electronically in both Illinois state and federal courts

  • Organize and maintain physical and electronic case files and trial materials

  • Coordinate discovery processes, including document production and deposition scheduling

  • Assist with trial preparation, including assembling exhibits, preparing witnesses, and managing logistics

  • Maintain attorney calendars, track court deadlines, and schedule meetings

  • Communicate with clients, court staff, and opposing counsel professionally

  • Track billable time and assist with time entry and expense reimbursements

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred, associate's degree required.

  • 3–5 years of litigation legal assistant experience, preferably within a law firm

  • Proficiency in electronic court filing systems and knowledge of court rules

  • Demonstrated trial preparation experience, including on-site trial support preferred

  • Excellent organizational and communication skills

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal software systems

  • Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information

    If this role is an ideal fit for you, please apply today! 

    Thank you.

    Ashly Wheatland 
    Project Manager 


LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v. 

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets.  

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Temporary work,

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