Legal Secretary

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare court filings for Cook county, state, federal, and appellate courts, including electronic and traditional filings.
• Proofread and edit legal documents with attention to detail and grammar accuracy.
• Create tables of authorities and contents for legal documents.
• Schedule and coordinate depositions, court appearances, and attorney meetings.
• Maintain attorney calendars and handle travel arrangements.
• Open new files, conduct conflict of interest checks, and maintain client files.
• Prepare and process bills, submit expenses, and assist with special projects as needed.
• Work closely with administrative support staff and contribute to firm-wide team objectives.

Required Skills

• Minimum of three years of litigation legal secretary/assistant experience in a law firm on the defense side.
• Proficiency in court filing procedures.
• Advanced Word skills, including creating tables, bookmarking, and styling documents.
• Strong proofreading and editing abilities, with a focus on accuracy and grammar.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships with attorneys and co-workers.

Salary Range

Target salary range starting at $73,000 per year. Actual compensation will be based on years of experience, qualifications, and relevant skill set.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Work is performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Other voluntary benefits to choose from - medical benefits start day one of employment
• 401K/Profit Sharing Contribution
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Transportation Contribution

Non-Solicitation Statement

Please note that Tucker Ellis LLP does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited resumes sent to our employees or offices will become the property of Tucker Ellis LLP, and no placement fees will be paid.