Litigation Legal Coordinator

Levenfeld Pearlstein (Professional Staff) • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Levenfeld Pearlstein (LP) is currently seeking a Legal Coordinator to support our Litigation Practice Group. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional communication and technical abilities, excel at managing a diverse range of administrative and transactional tasks, and thrive in a collaborative team environment. We are looking for someone who brings initiative, drive, and a commitment to excellence in every aspect of their work.
About the practice: LP’s Litigation group handles a wide range of business disputes and commercial litigation, including real estate litigation, debtor-creditor disputes, finance and bankruptcy litigation, labor and employment disputes, insurance coverage disputes, and professional liability litigation. Clients also turn to us for strategic advising built around their business objectives. We are known for crafting creative solutions inside and outside the courtroom that minimize disruption to business, and for delivering significant value and excellent client service. We write regularly on topics of interest to our clients. Learn more about LP’s Litigation group here.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a similar role
• Superior working knowledge of Outlook and Word, including styles and redlining
• Ability to think independently and take ownership of projects as assigned

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat, Visio, iManage and HotDocs strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Preparing and editing correspondence and other legal documents from written and oral drafts and forms for accuracy, drafting standard correspondence, and emailing communications
• Opening new client matters; maintaining and organizing electronic files, materials, and databases related to group and client matters
• Scheduling hearings, depositions, and meetings
• Coordinating logistics with attorneys for trial and preparing binders and courtroom materials
• Utilizing docketing software to accurately record and manage court dates, legal deadlines, and reminder notifications to ensure timely compliance with all case-related requirements.
• Establishing and maintaining calendar and deadline reminder systems; utilizing the Outlook calendar system for reserving conference rooms and scheduling
• Drafting requests and responses using forms and templates
• Communicating with clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel
• Processing invoices, credit card reconciliations and reimbursements
• Generating and editing PowerPoint presentations and other materials
• Coordinating travel and dining reservations

Benefits

• LP offers generous compensation and benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision benefits, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and eligibility for performance-based bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed