Legal Assistant

Amundsen Davis, a full-service business and litigation law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join our team. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a sophisticated litigation practice in our St. Charles, IL office, where you'll work in a dynamic, friendly, and collaborative environment while enjoying the resources and benefits of a large law firm.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide general office support for litigation attorneys, including file maintenance, calendar management, scheduling depositions/meetings, preparing expense reports, submitting invoices, and coordinating travelSet up new clients and matters, including conflict checks and preparation of engagement lettersPrepare, format, proofread, and finalize correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents, including e-filings, ensuring accuracy and consistency on time-sensitive mattersCalculate, calendar, and track court and filing deadlines; stay current with court rules and procedures for state and federal filingsOrganize and maintain both paper and electronic case files; create, convert, and format documents as neededPerform legal research and provide additional support to attorneys as requiredQualifications5+ years of litigation legal assistant experience in a private law firm, with strong organizational, administrative, and multi-tasking skillsHigh proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and legal/document management systemsSelf-motivated, proactive, and able to meet deadlines under pressure while working independently or collaboratively within a teamExcellent attention to detail, communication skills, and a solution-oriented approach in providing outstanding internal and external client serviceHigh School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferredThis position requires regular and predictable in-office attendanceThis position is not open to recruiters.Amundsen Davis is a full-service business law firm comprised of 260 attorneys headquartered in Chicago. As one of the fastest growing law firms in the Midwest, we understand the entrepreneurial thinking that drives business decisions for our clients. We use this insight to respond to the needs of clients creatively, expediently and pragmatically. The firm handles the transactional, labor and employment, and litigation needs of companies across the U.S. Our experience in both litigated and transactional matters makes us a unique partner for your business. The law firm has offices in the following locations: Chicago, Crystal Lake, St. Charles, and Rockford, IL; Cleveland and Columbus, OH; Milwaukee, Appleton, Brookfield, Green Bay, and Madison, WI; St. Louis, MO; and Indianapolis, IN.Amundsen Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support and encourage workforce diversity. We do not discriminate because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, citizenship, creed, marital status, veteran status, age, family care giving responsibilities, genetic profile or predisposition, pregnancy or disability with respect to hiring, promotion, firing, compensation, or other terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.