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Swanson Martin and Bell LLP

Legal Secretary, Onsite

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  • Hourly
  • $30.22 - $35.71/hour
  • Chicago, IL
September 25, 2025 Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Swanson Martin & Bell, LLP has an opening for an experienced Legal Secretary to litigation attorneys. 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 & 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)

Compensation: $30.22-$35.71 per hour, DOE

Swanson Martin & Bell, LLP offers an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, qualified transportation benefits, life insurance, vacation and sick time, holiday pay, and 401(k).

Read more about Qualified Transportation Benefits



Swanson Martin & Bell, LLP has an opening for an experienced Legal Secretary to litigation attorneys. 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 & 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)

Compensation: $30.22-$35.71 per hour, DOE

Swanson Martin & Bell, LLP offers an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, qualified transportation benefits, life insurance, vacation and sick time, holiday pay, and 401(k).

Read more about Qualified Transportation Benefits


Salary
  • $30.22 - $35.71/hour


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