Legal Secretary, Onsite

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 (Chrome. River) , 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 (i.

Manage) Compensation: $35.71-$37.36 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). Read more about Qualified Transportation Benefits