Litigation Specialist jobs in Peoria, IL
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Litigation Secretary - Team
- Hinshaw & Culbertson
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Peoria, IL
FULL_TIME
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Litigation Secretary - Team
Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, a leading national law firm, is seeking a litigation secretary to provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to a team of attorneys. The position may be located in our Chicago, Belleville, Rockford or Peoria, Illinois offices.
The ideal candidate will have experience in civil defense litigation, including trials/arbitrations/mediations. The candidate will also have demonstrated excellence in dependability, pro-activity and the ability to work independently and within a team. Multi-state knowledge of court procedures and practices is a plus.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Prepares, edits, files and may compose legal documents, including but not limited to, letters, memoranda, pleadings, motions, discovery, agreements, subpoenas and other legal documents as required by the practice area. Files documents with the courts, including e-filing. Transcribes from electronic dictation program, and/or handwritten documents.
• Communicates with clients, counsel, court personnel, and other external parties. Communicates and coordinates with local and other office administrative resources to ensure tasks are completed accordingly.
• Reviews and processes all incoming mail. Opens new files, checks conflicts of interest, maintains client and general files. Conducts periodic review of files for possible closure/off-site storage.
• Interacts with clients, counsel, court personnel and others. Maintains professional appearance and demeanor. Maintains good public relations and customer service with clients. Maintains confidentiality of attorney-client relationship.
• Establishes and maintains calendar and deadline reminder systems. Records court dates, deposition dates, etc. Works with attorneys, secretaries and docketing personnel to ensure accuracy of calendar. Schedules appointments and makes business travel arrangements. Communicates with administrative support by apprising of deadlines, attorney travel plans, etc.
• Works collaboratively in a team: Proactively demonstrates effective teamwork and communication with attorneys, team members and all Firm personnel. Actively participates in regular team meetings to discuss current projects and workflow. Takes personal responsibility for regularly exchanging information and training tips with team members for maximum job effectiveness.
• Effectively uses team software to log, manage and handle workflow.
• Other related duties and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications and Prior Experience:
• High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Three to five years of civil defense litigation legal secretarial experience.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to prioritize and manage numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
• Knowledge and application of State and Federal court rules (including e-filing) and local rules, where applicable, pertaining to litigation procedures, requirements and practices (including trial, mediation and arbitration).
• Knowledge of or ability to learn office procedures, rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated competency and proficiency in computer programs and relevant software applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, iManage, InTapp, Chrome River and Adobe. Knowledge of BigHand Now or similar workflow platform preferred.
• Ability to effectively and accurately communicate orally and in writing; correctly apply departmental rules, complex regulations and procedures; maintain a high degree of confidentiality and attention to detail; work well under pressure and time sensitive situations; proofread and perform editing of routine and complex law office documents; transcribe legal documents, correspondence and reports from written drafts or dictation at a level of 70 wpm; identify and resolve issues; work well within a team environment; incur overtime in order to perform the essential duties of the position - may require irregular hours.
• Interpersonal and customer service skills necessary to professionally communicate with and effectively follow instructions from a diverse group of clients, external entities, attorneys, management and staff.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision/life and AD&D Insurance, 401(k) savings plan and retirement, generous paid time off and opportunities for professional development.
As an EOE/AA employer, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law. - 4 Days Ago
Litigation In-House Counsel
- State Farm
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Danvers, IL
FULL_TIME
- OverviewWe are not just offering a job but a meaningful career! Come join our passionate team!As a Fortune 50 company, we hire the best employees to serve our customers, making us a leader in the insu...
- 4 Days Ago
Litigation Practice Attorney
- Jobot
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Bloomington, IL
FULL_TIME
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- 3 Days Ago
Litigation Systems Analyst
- Contact Government Services, LLC
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Peoria, IL
FULL_TIME
- Litigation Systems AnalystEmployment Type: Full Time, Mid-levelDepartment: Litigation Support CGS is seeking a Systems Analyst to join our team supporting a wide-ranging technical support initiative f...
- 12 Days Ago
Litigation In-House Counsel
- State Farm
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Bloomington, IL
FULL_TIME
- OverviewWe are not just offering a job but a meaningful career! Come join our passionate team!As a Fortune 50 company, we hire the best employees to serve our customers, making us a leader in the insu...
- 21 Days Ago
IT Litigation Support
- Contact Government Services, LLC
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Peoria, IL
FULL_TIME
- IT Litigation SupportEmployment Type: Full Time, Mid levelDepartment: Information TechnologyContact Government Services is looking for a Litigation Support Technician to work at the United States Atto...
- 27 Days Ago
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Civil Engineer - Land Development
- Robson Forensic
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Peoria, IL
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- 12/13/2024 12:00:00 AM
Senior Systems Administrator II
- Contact Government Services, LLC
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Peoria, IL
- Senior Systems Administrator II Employment Type: Full Time, Senior-level Department: Legal/IT CGS is seeking a Senior Sy...
- 12/12/2024 12:00:00 AM
Senior ALS Lab Manager
- Contact Government Services, LLC
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Peoria, IL
- Senior Automated Litigation Support Lab Manager Employment Type: Full-Time, Experienced Department: Finance As a CGS Sen...
- 12/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Senior Director of eDiscovery
- Contact Government Services, LLC
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Peoria, IL
- Senior Director Of eDiscovery Employment Type: Full Time, Executive Level Department: eDiscovery and Litigation Contact ...
- 12/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Senior Relativity Senior Systems Administrator
- Contact Government Services, LLC
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Peoria, IL
- Senior Relativity Senior Systems Administrator Employment Type: Full Time Department: Legal/IT We are seeking a Senior R...
- 12/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Senior Paralegal
- Contact Government Services, LLC
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Peoria, IL
- Senior Paralegal Employment Type: Full-Time Department: Legal CGS is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal ...
- 12/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
User Support Specialist
- Contact Government Services, LLC
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Peoria, IL
- User Support Specialist Employment Type: Full-Time, Mid Entry Level Department: IT As a CGS user support specialist, you...
- 12/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Peoria, Illinois
Peoria (/piˈɔːriə/ pee-OR-ee-ə) is the county seat of Peoria County, Illinois, and the largest city on the Illinois River. Established in 1691 by the French explorer Henri de Tonti, Peoria is the oldest European settlement in Illinois, and is named after the Peoria tribe. As of the 2010 census, the city was the seventh-most populated in Illinois (and the third largest outside the Chicago metropolitan area), with a population of 115,007. The Peoria Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 373,590 in 2011. Until 2018, Peoria was the global and national headquarters for Caterpillar Inc.,...
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Income Estimation for Litigation Specialist jobs
$69,591 to $82,688
Peoria, Illinois area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago
were up 1.3% from a year ago
What does a Litigation Specialist do?
Litigation Specialist
Provide direct program support to the Chief Judge and other Administrative Law Judges, and other customer staff whose scope of responsibility, span of influence, and impact requires the Appeal Board Litigation Specialist to initiate outreach and interactions primarily with executives and other personnel from within, and superior to, the organization.
November 18, 2022
Handle sensitive information, credit reports, derogatory information and other personally identifiable information with no errors.
December 04, 2022
Prepare memoranda of findings, make recommendations, and summarize for correspondence in accordance with Agency requirements and consistent with all requirements under the National Industrial Security Program (NISP).
January 24, 2023
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work with all levels of the firm, practice group, office management and clients and to effectively contribute at a high level, influence outcomes and achieve strategic plan objectives.
February 01, 2023
Performs research (factual, legal, internet, and other) to identify issues and relevant matters and prepares compilation of findings.
February 09, 2023
Develop and deliver responses, verbally or in writing, as appropriate, with detailed information and understanding of Agency case procedures, to written correspondence, email, and telephonic inquiries concerning status of cases.
February 21, 2023
Assists the Technology & Operations Manager and Litigation Support Technical Project Manager with support and maintenance of the Litigation Support technology portfolio, including software testing, data migration tasks, and new feature support for project managers.
February 23, 2023
Maintains docket system of due dates for actions including responses, renewals, oppositions, Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) requirements and payment of patent annuities in foreign countries.
April 01, 2023
Review & determine course of action on each file assigned, utilizing technical knowledge & experience for the purpose of supporting final disposition of a loss.
April 23, 2023
Assist the PDM and PGL with the onboarding and integration of lateral partners and counsel into the practice groups, including helping to draft sponsor memoranda, prepare and execute integration plans and track progress of same.
May 09, 2023