Chicago, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$70k–$80k/yr
At Levenfeld Pearlstein, we know that everything starts with the right people. Our mission to provide exceptional service to our clients depends upon the talent and commitment of each person that makes up our firm. If yo…
Skills: Docketing, Calendaring, Court Filings, Case Management, Legal Research
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Manage case schedules, court deadlines, and filings across multiple jurisdictions including Cook County and federal courts. Act as a point of contact for legal staff and perform in-person court runs for filings and document retrieval.
Requires 2-4 years of experience in litigation docketing with a strong understanding of court rules and procedures. Must be proficient in electronic filing systems and capable of working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Position: We are seeking a Litigation Docket Clerk with 2-4 years of experience to support our litigation team by managing case schedules, court deadlines, and filings across multiple jurisdictions. This role is critical to ensuring the accurate tracking, calendaring, and monitoring of all litigation deadlines in the Circuit Court of Cook County, surrounding Illinois county courts, and federal courts. The environment is fast‑paced and deadline‑driven, requiring exceptional accuracy, responsiveness, and sound judgment. We are looking for someone who brings initiative, drive, and a commitment to excellence in every aspect of their work.
About the practice: LP’s Litigation group handles a wide range of business disputes and commercial litigation, including real estate litigation, debtor-creditor disputes, finance and bankruptcy litigation, labor and employment disputes, insurance coverage disputes, and professional liability litigation. Clients also turn to us for strategic advising built around their business objectives. We are known for crafting creative solutions inside and outside the courtroom that minimize disruption to business, and for delivering significant value and excellent client service. We write regularly on topics of interest to our clients. Learn more about LP’s Litigation group here.
Experience that makes you a fit:
This role reports directly to Allison Zacharski, Legal Coordinator Manager. In her eight years of tenure at LP, Allison has developed strong partnerships with each of the firm’s Practice Groups to provide exceptional client service and delivery.
Salary and benefits: The annual salary range for this position is $70,000 to $80,000. LP believes this is the pay range it will pay for this position at the time of posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be contingent on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant and the requirements of the position. LP offers generous compensation and benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision benefits, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and eligibility for performance-based bonuses.
About LP: LP is a relationship-driven firm built on the entrepreneurial spirit, exceptional client service, and growth mindset encapsulated in the LP Way, LP’s trademark business philosophy. LP serves a large pool of diverse clients across practice areas, tackling sophisticated legal matters and partnering with clients to identify and achieve their business goals. Professionals who choose to build their careers at LP can expect:
Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees in a harassment-free environment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, alienage, or veteran status.
Doing good legal work isn't what we aspire to - it's where we begin.
Formed in 1999, Levenfeld Pearlstein provides the sophisticated skills and resources of a big law firm with the personal attention of a small law firm. High quality work, responsiveness, efficiency, and reasonable fees are the basics of doing good work for clients. Our attorneys understand their clients’ business and industry inside and out, seeking legal solutions that support the client’s long-term business strategy as well as short-term needs. We deftly navigate huge national business transactions, complex bankruptcy cases, and critical litigation matters, and we do it with small-firm personal service, fewer layers of lawyers, greater top-level partner involvement, and more efficiency. Together and individually, we care about and value people – our employees, our clients, our business partners, and our communities.
Offices: 120 S Riverside Plaza, Chicago, Illinois 60606, US · 400 Skokie Blvd, Suite 800, Northbrook, Illinois 60062, US
Doing good legal work isn't what we aspire to - it's where we begin.
Formed in 1999, Levenfeld Pearlstein provides the sophisticated skills and resources of a big law firm with the personal attention of a small law firm. High quality work, responsiveness, efficiency, and reasonable fees are the basics of doing good work for clients. Our attorneys understand their clients’ business and industry inside and out, seeking legal solutions that support the client’s long-term business strategy as well as short-term needs. We deftly navigate huge national business transactions, complex bankruptcy cases, and critical litigation matters, and we do it with small-firm personal service, fewer layers of lawyers, greater top-level partner involvement, and more efficiency. Together and individually, we care about and value people – our employees, our clients, our business partners, and our communities.
Offices: 120 S Riverside Plaza, Chicago, Illinois 60606, US · 400 Skokie Blvd, Suite 800, Northbrook, Illinois 60062, US
