Legal Secretary, Onsite

Legal Secretary Swanson Martin & Bell, LLP continually seeks to hire talented, motivated and responsible individuals to provide high-quality legal services. We strive to maintain a collegial atmosphere with an emphasis on problem-solving and efficiency. Swanson Martin & Bell, LLP has an opening for an experienced Legal Secretary to support litigation attorneys out of our downtown Chicago office. The ideal candidate is energetic, detail-oriented, able to manage busy attorneys and work independently. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, preparing e-filings for court, scheduling depositions where many parties are involved, maintaining attorneys' calendars, opening new files, time entry (Aderant), preparing expense reports (ChromeRiver), and day-to-day responsibilities. Required experience and skills: Minimum of 5 years of litigation experience Minimum of 2 years of e-filing experience Ability to work effectively both independently and with a team, to assist attorneys Excellent communication skills, including attention to detail in writing Proficient in Microsoft skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint) Document Management System (DMS) experience (iManage)