Job Description
Job Description
Swanson Martin & Bell, LLP has an opening for an experienced Legal Secretary to support litigation attorneys out of our downtown Chicago office. The ideal candidate is energetic, detail-oriented, able to manage busy attorneys and work independently.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to, preparing e-filings for court, scheduling depositions where many parties are involved, maintaining attorneys' calendars, opening new files, time entry (Aderant), preparing expense reports (ChromeRiver), and day-to-day responsibilities.
Required Experience & Skills:
- Minimum of 5 years of litigation experience
- Minimum of 2 years of e-filing experience
- Ability to work effectively both independently and with a team, to assist attorneys
- Excellent communication skills, including attention to detail in writing
- Proficient in Microsoft skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Document Management System (DMS) experience (iManage)
Compensation: $30.22-$35.71 per hour (based on a 35-hour work week), DOE
Swanson Martin & Bell, LLP offers an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, qualified transportation benefits, life insurance, vacation and sick time, holiday pay, and 401(k).
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