Legal Assistant
Robert Half Legal • Chicago, IL • Posted May 01, 2026
About the Role
Description
We are partnering with a well‑established national law firm to hire an experienced Litigation Administrative Assistant to support Labor & Employment and Commercial Litigation attorneys in its Chicago office. This role provides high‑level support in a collaborative, professional environment and offers a hybrid schedule.
Responsibilities
+ Prioritize and manage workload independently to meet competing deadlines
+ Prepare, edit, file, and manage litigation documents including pleadings, motions, discovery, subpoenas, and correspondence
+ Confidently e‑file in state and federal courts
+ Open new matters, run conflicts checks, and assist with engagement letters
+ Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, depositions, mediations, and trial logistics
+ Coordinate travel arrangements and prepare itineraries
+ Maintain client files (digital and hard copy) throughout the full lifecycle
+ Comm...
We are partnering with a well‑established national law firm to hire an experienced Litigation Administrative Assistant to support Labor & Employment and Commercial Litigation attorneys in its Chicago office. This role provides high‑level support in a collaborative, professional environment and offers a hybrid schedule.
Responsibilities
+ Prioritize and manage workload independently to meet competing deadlines
+ Prepare, edit, file, and manage litigation documents including pleadings, motions, discovery, subpoenas, and correspondence
+ Confidently e‑file in state and federal courts
+ Open new matters, run conflicts checks, and assist with engagement letters
+ Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, depositions, mediations, and trial logistics
+ Coordinate travel arrangements and prepare itineraries
+ Maintain client files (digital and hard copy) throughout the full lifecycle
+ Comm...