Litigation Legal Assistant

Description We are looking for a skilled Litigation Legal Assistant to join our team on a contract basis in Chicago, Illinois. This position requires a candidate with strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a solid understanding of litigation processes. If you have experience in civil and commercial litigation, e-filing, and calendar management, this role offers an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic legal environment. Responsibilities: - Handle dictation tasks efficiently and accurately to support case documentation. - Prepare and submit court filings, ensuring compliance with all procedural requirements. - Coordinate and schedule depositions, maintaining clear communication with all parties involved. - Extract and organize critical information from legal documents for case preparation. - Collaborate effectively with attorneys and paralegals to streamline litigation workflows. - Manage and update calendars to ensure deadlines and appointments are met. - Utilize e-filing systems to submit legal documents electronically. - Assist with complex commercial litigation tasks, ensuring thorough attention to detail. The pay range for this position is 20 to 25. Benefits available to contract/contract professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/contract professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. Requirements - At least 1 year of experience working in a litigation support role. - Proficiency in e-filing systems and familiarity with court filing procedures. - Solid understanding of civil and commercial litigation processes. - Strong calendar management skills, including scheduling and deadline tracking. - Ability to organize and extract information from legal documents effectively. - Excellent communication and collaboration skills to support legal teams. - Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app ( and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use ( .