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Litigation Legal Assistant

Beacon Hill, Edwardsville, IL, United States


Beacon Hill Legal is assisting a well‑established Edwardsville, Illinois law firm in its search for a Litigation Legal Assistant. The firm represents individuals in complex civil litigation matters and seeks a motivated, detail‑oriented assistant to support attorneys and paralegals with administrative and litigation support functions. This on‑site role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced legal environment and enjoys being integral to trial preparation and case management.

Responsibilities

Calendar management for court hearings, depositions, discovery deadlines, and motion deadlines

Assisting with travel arrangements and expense reporting

Updating and maintaining case information in internal case management systems

Preparing pleadings, correspondence, discovery materials, authorizations, and hearing or trial binders

Filing and serving legal documents, including e‑filing and preparation of declarations or proofs of service

Maintaining tracking charts and internal case documentation

Coordinating depositions with court reporting services and other third parties

Supporting attorneys and paralegals with trial preparation, including scanning, printing, organizing exhibits, preparing binders, assisting witnesses, and delivering materials to the courthouse as needed

Qualifications and Skills

Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat

Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Comfortable working independently while also collaborating as part of a team

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment

Preferred Experience

One or more years of experience in a law firm or other legal setting (or equivalent administrative experience)

Benefits
This position offers a competitive compensation package that may include paid time off, paid holidays, health insurance options, retirement plans, disability coverage, and other benefits typical of established law firms.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The firm is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

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