Legal Assistant - Trial & Defense

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This US-based role supports the trial and litigation team with secretarial and administrative duties. The attorney's office may be in Chicago or Denver.

Pay range: $41.21 - $46.70 per hour.

• 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

• 5+ years of previous experience as a litigation/trial legal assistant or secretary
• 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
• 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 Power Point
• 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

• 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

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our core values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel refore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.

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