The Chicago, IL office is seeking a Practice Group Coordinator with a minimum of ten (10) years of legal litigation experience, either as a legal secretary or a paralegal. The Practice Group Coordinator position works with a minimum of two (2) attorneys.  In addition to performing the essential duties of a Legal Secretary, the Practice Group Coordinator will also handle a variety of administrative tasks, including but not limited to, managing the docket for their respective practice group, overseeing critical projects, and leading and motivating their practice group leaders’ teams.  The secretarial functions of this position will include the preparation, editing and filing of various legal documents; transcription of correspondence; scheduling of appointments and calendaring; communicating with all necessary parties for the efficient handling of the desk (Records, Duplications, Messengers, etc.); and handling various other tasks as assigned by the attorneys or Secretary Manager.

We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with employer contribution, as well as sick and vacation time. We also offer excellent opportunities for growth and advancement while working with a collaborative team. 

Job Specifications:

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and must be computer-literate with a variety of computer software
• programs, or capable of receiving necessary training to become proficient
• Knowledge of all State and Federal Court procedures and requirements
• Knowledge of all applicable deadline/cut-off dates for trial, discovery, etc. (in both State and Federal Courts)
• Expertise in calendaring; electronic filings (bot State and Federal); preparation of table of contents and tables of authorities
• Ability to listen and follow directions
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure as required by deadlines, etc.
• Attention to detail required, strong proofreading skills
• Ability to exhibit professionalism and promote positive work habits, including effective and timely communication, team work and respect for co-workers
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize, with little supervision; must be well organized
• Ability to delegate, as needed, and to work cooperatively with staff support departments
• Ability to understand and apply the firm’s practices and procedures
• Ability to comply with safe work practices, including the use of safe work procedures, maintenance of safe work area and the use of safety equipment
• High school diploma or equivalent, and a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in a litigation law office environment either as a secretary or paralegal

Lewis Brisbois is not accepting search firm submissions for this position.

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