Family Law Legal Assistant
Beacon Hill - Chicago, IL
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Beacon Hill Legal is seeking a skilled Litigation Legal Assistant to support a team of three family law attorneys in a fast-paced legal environment. This role involves high-level client interaction, administrative support, and case management responsibilities. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, proactive, and comfortable handling multiple priorities.This position offers a hybrid schedule and a competitive salary based on experience! ($75-85K+)Key Responsibilities:Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, ensuring clear and professional communication.Organize and maintain both electronic and paper filing systems following legal procedures.Track and monitor court dates, deadlines, and case milestones.Prepare, proofread, and revise legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, and reports.Coordinate attorneys schedules, including court appearances, depositions, and meetings.Assist in preparing attorneys for hearings and client meetings by organizing relevant case materials.Handle administrative tasks such as scanning, copying, faxing, and document distribution.Track billable hours for attorneys and assist with the client billing process.Perform additional duties and special projects as needed.Qualifications:Minimum of 3 years of experience as a litigation legal assistant supporting multiple attorneys.Experience in matrimonial law or civil litigation is preferred but not required.Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, document management systems, e-filing platforms, and billing software.Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with attorneys, clients, and colleagues.Proactive, resourceful, and adaptable to shifting priorities.Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.If you would like to complete our voluntary self-identification form, please click here or copy and paste the following link into an open window in your browser: of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other records.Company Profile:Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting .Benefits Information:Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.We look forward to working with you.Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)
Created: 2025-02-25