Hybrid Legal Assistant – Trial & Defense

at Clyde & Co

• Job title: Legal Assistant – Trial & Defense
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $41 - $47 per hour
• Degree requirement: High School Diploma
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Chicago, United States

About the role

• Legal assistant providing secretarial and administrative support for trial and litigation teams at Clyde & Co. Location options in Chicago and Denver, offering hybrid work flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and administrative support to a team of attorneys.
• Create, prepare, proofread, and amend high volume complex legal documents, pleadings, including table of contents and table of authorities, letters and emails.
• File pleadings with state and federal courts using various means, including electronic court filing systems.
• Calendar maintenance, such as scheduling hearings, briefing schedules, discovery deadlines, depositions, meetings, and knowledge of civil and federal court deadline filing dates, court rules, and procedures.
• Prepare for and assist in trials.
• Assist Paralegals in organizing case files and records maintenance.
• Assist with travel arrangements upon request including car, hotel and airfare reservations, and complete attorney monthly expenses to accounting.
• Administrative work, including billing, correspondence, invoices and reporting to clients.

Requirements

• 5+ years of previous experience as a litigation/trial legal assistant or secretary.
• Must have legal experience, including filing with state and federal courts. Knowledge in e-filing in the collar counties.
• Strong work ethic, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to think ahead; to follow written and verbal instructions, strong skills in writing, researching, and organization/flexibility and Teamwork.
• Intermediate proficiency of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Previous experience with File site or iManage filing systems.
• Creative problem solver who takes initiative to accomplish tasks with a minimal level of supervision.
• Exceptional attention to detail and high proficiency in proofreading.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and work with professionals inside and outside the firm.

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Flexibility – Enjoy a perfect balance between remote and in-office work.
• Flexible Paid Time Off – Accrue 20 days of paid time off and 11 firm paid holidays.
• Referral Rewards – Earn generous bonuses for introducing talented colleagues to our team.
• Mentorship & Career Growth – Access strong mentorship, global training programs, and career development support.
• Engaging Culture – Participate in exciting social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities.
• Inclusive Parental Leave – Six months fully paid, for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Robust Disability Coverage – Comprehensive short-term and enhanced long-term disability plans.