Litigation Assistant

Trueline’s client, a top-tier global law firm with a renowned commercial litigation practice, is seeking a Litigation Legal Support Specialist to join their litigation department in Chicago (in-office presence required ~4+ days/week). This role offers an opportunity to support high-stakes matters across federal and state courts, working with a sophisticated team on complex commercial litigation. What You’ll Do as the Litigation Legal Support Specialist:
Provide full scope litigation and legal support for attorneys: assist in all phases of litigation (motions, discovery, trial and post-trial)
Edit, format and prepare documents/pleadings (motions, subpoenas, deposition notices, discovery requests/responses, affidavits, contracts)
Execute electronic filings in both federal and state courts (ECF, Odyssey, etc.)
Organize case files, trial exhibits, witness binders, deposition coordination, maintain docket calendars and attorney travel/meeting schedules
Manage high-volume telephone coverage, message distribution, and correspondence with clients and internal teams
Handle expense reports, time-keeping review, document management, billing liaison tasks and other administrative duties as needed
Maintain confidentiality, exercise strong judgment and work independently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment Must-Haves as the Litigation Legal Support Specialist:
Bachelor’s degree
5-10 years of administrative/legal support experience within a litigation practice (commercial litigation preferred)
Proven experience with both state and federal court e-filings
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); comfort learning new legal software/tools
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to follow through, and work well under pressure
Discretion in handling confidential client and attorney information
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work with minimal training/training-reversible tasks
Must be willing to work overtime when needed and be onsite in the office most business days Nice-to-Haves as the Litigation Legal Support Specialist:
Experience in a large-firm litigation support environment
Familiarity with court filing systems such as Odyssey, ECF or equivalents
Experience with Intapp, Chrome River (or other time/expense systems), or billing/secretarial team liaison work
Exposure to organizing trial logistics (travel, exhibits, binders) and coordinating across teams
Comfort working as part of a team of support professionals in a dynamic environment Our Client Offers:
A role in a high-profile litigation group within a globally recognized firm known for cutting-edge commercial disputes and trial work
Opportunity to work directly in litigation support on complex matters, gain exposure to both state and federal court processes, and collaborate with top attorneys and support staff
A professional environment that values initiative, accuracy and independence, with ample opportunity to contribute meaningfully
A workplace committed to equal opportunity and an inclusive culture Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.