Practice Assistant

Foley Mansfield’s Chicago office is seeking a service-oriented Practice Assistant to support the team. If you are looking to learn new skills, be part of a team, and grow your career within a well-established law firm, apply today!

The essential functions of this position include:

• Saving files to internal document management programs (currently iManage and Client Specific databases).
• Managing master case list for all entities and updating as needed.
• Ensuring all litigation dates and deadlines are accurately calendared for team members.
• Drafting and processing subpoenas for records; following up via phone and email daily on subpoena request and updating internal chart re status of request. Billing time re same.
• Purchasing, downloading, and saving records to document management programs.
• Tracking assignments to team members and calendaring assignment due dates.
• Regularly updating internal case management system (FMP) and client extranets.
• Assisting with trial preparation as needed.
• Filing documents in state and federal courts.

This is an entry-level position; we will provide training. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, a high level of initiative and follow-through, and the ability to work successfully in a variety of software programs. This position is hybrid: 1 day in office, 4 days remote. 

Why should you work for Foley Mansfield?

• Competitive salary and benefits (including medical, dental, and vision)
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Free mental health and therapy benefit (Modern Health app)
• Employer-paid life and disability coverage
• 401k with employer contribution 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to submit your resume and salary requirements for consideration.