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Assistant Managing Attorney

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #1353
  • Salary: $180,000

POSITION: Assistant Managing Attorney

ORGANIZATION: Global Top Ranked Law Firm

LOCATION: Chicago, IL | New York, NY

COMPENSATION: Base salary up to $220K, commensurate with experience; plus generous performance-based bonus; Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage; Transit Program; generous Paid Time Off; 401K w/match; Life Insurance; exceptional culture.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Advise attorneys, paralegals and staff on the litigation process in state and federal courts
  • Conduct legal research and analyze the rules of procedure for federal, state and local courts
  • Provide advice to litigation attorneys, paralegals and staff regarding forms of pleadings and interpretation of court rules
  • Manage, supervise and train other members of the Managing Attorney’s Office
  • Supervise and structure the office’s Managing Attorney’s Office
  • Perform research on behalf of case teams
  • Collaborate with other offices within the firm to supervise and monitor the firm’s docket and calendar systems
  • Confirm conference and hearing dates online and with court personnel
  • Communicate with various court and agency personnel regarding the status of motions and applications
  • Coordinate and perform court services functions, such as: service of process of subpoenas, review and file court documents, and researching and retrieving of documents
  • Assist the Managing Attorney with timely filing and submissions
  • Receive service of subpoenas and coordinate with the firm’s Subpoena Intake department
  • Coordinate the court and bar admissions for the office
  • Maintain the office’s electronic court filing (ECF) credentials
  • Review daily court filing alerts
  • Research and communicate new developments regarding court rules and procedures
  • Collaborate closely with the Managing Attorney to develop and present attorney and staff training programs

REQUIREMENTS:

  • J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school is required
  • Must have bar admission in the State of Illinois
  • Previous experience as a litigation associate is highly desired
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in litigation
  • Advanced knowledge of court rules and procedures; familiarity with NY and/or DC federal and state procedural rules are a HUGE plus
  • Experience with Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, and SEC/EDGAR
  • Prior experience working with Relativity, TextMap, or CaseMap
  • Proficiency using MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Adobe
  • Strong familiarity with docket management software: CourtAlert, CompuLaw and/or eDockets
  • Track record of working on complex court filings; electronic and paper
  • Excellent project management and leadership skills