Plaintiff's Litigation Secretary

Synectics

Chicago, IL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Adobe Acrobat, Alliance/Partner Management, Attorney, Calendar Management, Case Management, Communication Skills, Court Deposition, Detail Oriented, Legal, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Time Management
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
2 days ago
Role: Plaintiff Litigation Secretary

Location: Chicago, IL
Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Plaintiff Litigation Secretary to provide dedicated support to a Senior Litigation Partner . This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional with strong plaintiff litigation experience who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment.
Key Responsibilities
  • Provide administrative and litigation support to a Senior Litigation Partner managing a busy caseload.
  • Draft, proofread, and format pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and trial documents.
  • Prepare and electronically file legal documents in both state and federal courts.
  • Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, depositions, hearings, and client meetings.
  • Monitor litigation deadlines and ensure timely filings and document service.
  • Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files.
  • Communicate professionally with clients, courts, experts, and opposing counsel.
  • Assist with trial preparation and other litigation-related tasks as needed.
Required Qualifications
  • Minimum 5 years of plaintiff litigation secretarial experience (required).
  • Strong knowledge of state and federal civil litigation procedures and court rules.
  • Hands-on experience with electronic court filing (e-filing).
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and legal case management software.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
  • High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the legal team.
Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Health, dental, and life insurance
  • Disability and AD&D insurance
  • 401(k) with company matching
  • Profit sharing
  • Paid time off and paid sick leave
  • Wellness program
  • Employer-paid on-site gym membership

About the Company

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Synectics

Synectics has grown over the years into a national leader in the IT consulting business. There are no real secrets to this growth, but there are some guidelines that we have tried to apply consistently over time, including: quick response to advances in technology; unhesitating adoption of all employer/employee legislation; and prompt revision of our internal processes to meet the ever-changing demands of our market.

We aim to become more valuable to our clients by providing excellent service at a competitive price in an efficient, timely and sustainable manner. We also aim to become more beloved by our employees by providing opportunities for learning and career growth, appealing compensation plans, and a sense of well-being derived from the knowledge that our company is strong, successful and sensibly managed.

We truly believe in shared economic prosperity and toward that end, we seek out diversity owned firms for the services and products we purchase. In all our endeavors, we never forget that we are in a “people” business, and we treat our employees, our clients, our applicants, our service providers, our colleagues and our neighbors respectfully, graciously, professionally and fairly, remembering that we earn our reputation every day.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1984