Litigation Legal Assistant Contract

A well-respected and longstanding law firm is looking to add a Litigation Legal Assistant to their team. You would be supporting multiple stakeholders and litigation attorneys through complex legal processes from start to finish.
Type: 3-month Contract-to-hire

Location: Chicago (Loop)

Schedule: 5x/wk Onsite

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, format, proofread, and finalize pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and other litigation-related materials.
• Manage electronic court filings, ensuring strict adherence to state and federal filing deadlines and procedures.
• Coordinate and maintain attorneys' calendars
• Serve as a professional and responsive point of contact for clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and vendors.

Essential qualifications:

• 3+ years' experience as a Legal Assistant
• Strong background in litigation
• Excellent organizational and communication skills