Legal Administrative Assistant - Litigation

UB Greensfelder has an opening for a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant working in the Chicago office. This is a smaller office atmosphere that is within a larger firm network. Our office environment focuses on teamwork and supporting each other in order to better balance workloads. Therefore, strong teamwork and communication skills are highly desired. This is an in-office position that is eligible for hybrid work after the initial onboarding period.

UB Greensfelder LLP is a full-service, Am Law 200, super-regional law firm focused on exceeding client expectations and delivering superior, customized legal solutions. Created in 2024 through the merger of Ulmer & Berne LLP and Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C., the firm's 275 lawyers advise regional, national, and global businesses on a wide range of legal matters across more than 25 specialized practice and industry groups. UB Greensfelder has nine primary office locations, including Chicago; Cincinnati; Cleveland; Columbus, Ohio; Florida; New York; Southern Illinois; St. Louis; and Washington, DC.

Responsibilities Include: 

• Producing, editing and proofreading various legal documents and correspondence.
• Calendar management, travel arrangements and expense reimbursement.
• Trial preparation, and overall assistance with litigation processes and procedures.
• Time entry, transcription of dictation and overall file maintenance.

Qualified applicants will have:

• 5+ years law firm experience in litigation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and styling documents, ability to create table of authorities and table of contents.
• Experience with billing, electronic filing in state and federal courts, docket management, and trial experience.
• Experience to produce, review, and format legal documents.
• Excellent accuracy, grammar, and proofreading skills.

UB Greensfelder provides top-quality, sophisticated legal services, serving business clients ranging from small entrepreneurs to international companies. Our work environment is business casual and we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, which includes medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with employer contribution, short and long term disability plans, life insurance, well-being initiatives, and paid parental leave programs.  If you desire to work in a truly people-focused environment for a firm that values its employees, then UB Greensfelder is the firm for you.

UB Greensfelder places a high value on diversity and is committed to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment where all of our employees can thrive. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer