Litigation Legal Assistant / Secretary
Chicago, IL
Direct Hire | Hybrid (In Office Wed–Fri)
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 isn’t just another support role—you’ll be a key player working alongside high-performing attorneys on complex cases, including trial preparation, in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
If you’re someone who thrives under pressure, stays two steps ahead, and takes pride in being the person attorneys rely on—this role was built for you.
? What You’ll 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 calendars—depositions, 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 You’ll 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 valued—not micromanaged
TempExperts is an Equal Opportunity Employer
