Legal Secretary

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Secretary to provide hands-on trial support for a contract assignment based in Chicago, Illinois. This Contract position will work closely with an organized attorney on a wrongful death matter involving multiple parties, helping maintain momentum throughout jury-related proceedings and trial preparation. The assignment is expected to support state court jury selection, jury instruction conferences, and a trial anticipated to last approximately three to four weeks.
Responsibilities: • Partner closely with trial counsel to keep case materials organized and accessible throughout all phases of courtroom preparation and proceedings. • Provide direct support during jury selection in state court, helping coordinate documents, schedules, and attorney needs in real time. • Attend jury instruction conferences and assist with the preparation, tracking, and management of instruction-related materials. • Manage court filing activities, inc...