The Firm's Chicago office is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant
to support the insurance overage litigation team. The ideal candidate
will be highly motivated and detail-oriented with the ability to
multi-task and work independently. Must have knowledge of e-Filing
procedures for Federal and State Courts. Additionally, excellent
spelling and proofreading skills are required.
This is a permanent full-time non-exempt position. A daily work
schedule is to be determined and the role has a hybrid working
arrangement of 2-3 days in the office.
Key Responsibilities
Provide administrative support to litigation attorneys/paralegals
Provide exceptional, detailed-oriented skills in reviewing and
proofreading correspondence and documents
Produce accurate documents and correspondence in a timely manner
Ability to file (electronically or by courier service) briefs and
other documents with various federal, state, and appellate courts
with minimal supervision
Manage multiple attorney calendars using Outlook calendars to
schedule appointments, meetings
Calculating and inputting case related deadlines into firm's
docketing program.
Maintain electronic files for client matters
Preparing shells for various pleadings, discovery, motions, and correspondence
Oversee arrangements for in-house and external depositions,
including booking court reporters
Reception and office coordination duties.
Perform other administrative duties as they arise.
Qualifications
Minimum of 3 - 5+ years litigation experience in a law firm setting
High School diploma or GED required
Extensive experience in handling and completing State and Federal e-Filings
Proficient to advanced user of Microsoft Word and Outlook
Proficient to advanced user of PDF programs such as Adobe,
Nuance/Kofax, etc.
Impressive command of grammar and punctuation
The Firm
Clyde & Co is a leading global law
firm, specialising in the sectors that underpin global trade and
commercial activity, namely: insurance, transport, construction,
energy, trade, and commodities. It is globally integrated, offering
a comprehensive range of contentious and non-contentious legal
services and commercially minded legal advice to businesses
operating across the world. Clyde & Co is committed to operating
in a responsible way. This means progressing towards a diverse and
inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of its communities
and clients, using its legal skills to support its communities
through pro bono work, volunteering, and charitable partnerships,
and minimising the impact it has on the environment. The firm has
480 partners, 2400 lawyers, 3200 legal professionals and 5000 people
overall in over 60 offices and associated offices worldwide.
Our Values
Our values are the principles that guide
the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our
delivery, for our clients and our firm. We:
Work as one - We are a globally connected team of talented people
who act with a firm-first mentality to achieve success
Excel with clients - We aim high and challenge ourselves to
deliver unique excellence for our clients, keeping them at the
centre of everything we do
Celebrate difference - We help each other to be at our best and
believe our differences result in greater achievement
Act boldly - We seek new opportunities, take action, and learn as
we go, recognising that curiosity drives our development and
contributes to growth
Diversity & Inclusion at Clyde
We recognize that creating a diverse and inclusive culture is vital
to the success of our business. It is crucial that our people feel
happy, respected, and able to be their whole selves at work. Having a
workforce that brings a variety of backgrounds and experiences will
help us harness the power of different perspectives to better
innovate, problem solve, and drive change. To that end, we welcome
applicants from varied backgrounds who can contribute fresh thinking
and share an international and entrepreneurial outlook.
This is the job description as constituted at present; however, the
Firm reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the
changing needs of the business.
