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A full-service business and litigation law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support its Labor & Employment practice in Chicago. This hybrid role offers a collaborative environment, strong firm culture, and exposure to sophisticated employment matters.

Key Responsibilities

Provide administrative and legal support to Labor & Employment attorneys
Manage calendars, schedule depositions, meetings, and travel
Maintain and organize case files (electronic and physical)
Prepare, format, proofread, and finalize legal documents and correspondence
Handle e-filings in state and federal courts
Track and calendar court deadlines
File with agencies including EEOC, NLRB, and state human rights commissions
Open new matters, run conflict checks, and prepare engagement letters
Submit expenses and invoices

Qualifications

4+ years of legal assistant experience
Prior litigation experience in a law firm required
Experience with Labor & Employment law strongly preferred
Experience with state and federal court filings required
Familiarity with EEOC, NLRB, or similar agency filings preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage a high-volume workload and meet deadlines

JOB ID: 174019

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Additional Information

At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

Kalyn joined Goodwin Recruiting with over a decade of experience in operations, leadership, and hospitality management. She’s known for her values-driven approach, strong team-building skills, and commitment to excellence. Kalyn’s experience across industries - ranging from medical and construction to hospitality and finance - has made her highly effective in full-cycle recruiting.