Litigation Legal Assistant – Insurance Defense Litigation

Job Description

Litigation Legal Assistant | Langhenry, Gillen, Lundquist & Johnson, LLC

The Tone:
This is a full-time position for a Litigation Legal Assistant at Langhenry, Gillen, Lundquist & Johnson, LLC, situated in their Wheaton, IL office. The firm specializes in supporting attorneys engaged in state and federal court litigation. This role is vital for ensuring attorneys receive comprehensive administrative and legal support, which facilitates the efficient preparation of critical legal documents, precise management of demanding schedules, and consistent compliance with all necessary court procedures and deadlines. The successful candidate will play a direct role in enhancing the firm’s capacity to effectively manage and progress complex litigation cases on behalf of its clients.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Wheaton, IL
• Pay: $40000–$60000 yearly
• Team: Supports 2-3 attorneys
• Mission: Provides essential legal and administrative support to attorneys, ensuring efficient case management and compliance for state and federal court litigation.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office, legal document management systems

What You’ll Actually Do
• Attorney Support: Provide direct and comprehensive support to a team of 2-3 attorneys who are actively managing cases within both state and federal court systems, ensuring their needs are met for various litigation tasks.
• Document Preparation: Accurately prepare a variety of critical legal documents, which includes drafting pleadings, creating professional correspondence, and compiling discovery requests, all essential for case progression.
• Calendar Management: Effectively manage and maintain the calendars for multiple attorneys, taking responsibility for coordinating and scheduling important depositions, client meetings, and internal firm gatherings.
• Court Filings: Precisely file legal documents with the appropriate courts, whether state or federal, and diligently track to ensure strict adherence to all established filing deadlines and procedural requirements.
• Administrative Tasks: Execute a range of general administrative and office support duties, contributing to the smooth and efficient operation of the Wheaton office environment.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Possess a minimum of 2 to 4 years of hands-on experience specifically within the field of insurance defense litigation, demonstrating a clear understanding of its unique processes and demands.
• Experience: Exhibit proficiency in utilizing core office software such as Microsoft Office applications and demonstrate expertise with specialized legal document management systems vital for legal operations.
• Skills: Showcase strong organizational abilities and multitasking skills, coupled with excellent written and verbal communication, the critical ability to handle all confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism, and knowledge of Illinois court procedures.
• Bonus: Prior professional experience specifically as a legal assistant or working within a law firm setting is considered a valuable preferred qualification.