Legal Assistant - Trial & Defense

About the role

Clyde & Co US LLP is seeking a legal assistant with 5+ years experience to provide excellent secretarial and administrative support attorneys and paralegals in our Chicago office.

Responsibilities

• Create, prepare, proofread, and amend high volume complex legal documents, pleadings, including table of contents and table of authorities, letters and emails
• File pleadings with state and federal courts using various means, including electronic court filing systems
• Calendar maintenance, such as scheduling hearings, briefing schedules, discovery deadlines, depositions, meetings, and knowledge of civil and federal court deadline filing dates, court rules, and procedures
• Prepare for and assist in trials
• Assist Paralegals in organizing case files and records maintenance
• Aid in travel arrangements upon request including car, hotel and airfare reservations, and complete attorney monthly expenses to accounting
• Handle administrative work, including billing, correspondence, invoices and reporting to clients

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong work ethic, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to think ahead; to follow written and verbal instructions, strong skills in writing, researching, and organization/flexibility and Teamwork.
• Intermediate proficiency of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Creative problem solver who takes initiative to accomplish tasks with a minimal level of supervision
• Exceptional attention to detail and high proficiency in proofreading
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and work with professionals inside and outside the firm.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of prior experience as a legal assistant or secretary.
• Experience filing with state and federal courts.
• Knowledge in e-filing in the collar counties.
• Previous experience with File site or iManage filing systems.

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Flexibility – Enjoy a perfect balance between remote and in-office work.
• Paid Time Off – Generous paid time off and firm holidays.
• Referral Rewards – Earn bonuses for introducing talented colleagues to our team.
• Mentorship & Career Growth – Access strong mentorship, global training programs, and career development support.
• Engaging Culture – Participate in exciting social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities.
• Inclusive Parental Leave – Six months fully paid, for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood.
• Wellbeing Benefits – $300 per calendar year for a variety of wellness activities as well as Wellbeing Day dedicated to you, free from work, to focus on your mental, physical, and emotional health.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability, for you and your family.
• Retail Benefits – Starts on day one and 100% vested.

Pay

The salary range is $85,000-$90,000. The range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.