Overview
Employment Litigation Attorney Jobs in Fountain Valley, CA at Kaizen Stackup
Job Title: Legal Assistant – Business Law, Commercial Litigation, Probate
Location: Downers Grove, Illinois
Job Type: Full-Time (in-person)
Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Reports To: Managing Partner, Partner, and Associate Attorney
About Our Firm
We are a 10-person law firm serving clients in business law, commercial litigation, probate (both decedent’s estates and guardianships), and estate planning. We pride ourselves on offering high-quality, personalized legal services, with a strong emphasis on quality, diligence, and compassion. As a small firm, we value team players who are proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable wearing multiple hats.
Position Overview
We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and hard-working Legal Assistant to support our attorneys in managing client matters from intake through file closing for the areas of business law, commercial litigation, and probate. The ideal candidate will have experience in Illinois state and federal litigation, business, and probate workflows. The candidate will have either experience in or the ability to learn online court, county, and state filing systems for litigation, business, and probate matters. This role involves managing the docketing, calendaring, and filing systems for two partners and an associate attorney in the areas of litigation, business transactions, and probate. We are looking for a candidate who is honest, positive, and thrives in a law firm environment, which can be stressful at times.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and maintain the calendars, dockets, and deadlines for three attorneys
Schedule and assist preparing for meetings, conferences, hearings, and deadlines
Assist with general case management for litigation, business transactional, probate, and guardianship matters, with emphasis on docket tracking, calendaring, deadline management, scheduling, and file organization
Prepare, proofread, and assemble legal documents (e.g., corporate filings, notice of filings, certificate of service, pleadings, discovery, and legal notices)
File documents electronically using Illinois e-filing systems (eFileIL, ECF, and county-specific platforms)
Maintain physical and electronic files in accordance with firm policies
Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and third parties
Handle general administrative tasks as needed in a small-office environment
Qualifications
Required:
1+ year of experience in a law firm (small/mid-firm experience preferred)
Ability to manage calendaring and docketing system for three attorneys
Familiarity with Illinois court filing systems (especially for state courts)
Proficiency with Google, Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat
Excellent organizational, proofreading, and people skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines independently
Ability to learn online filing and search systems
Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work in-person during normal business hours, with a clear driving record
Preferred:
Experience with client onboarding, client follow-up, and file closing
Notary Public (or willingness to obtain)
Work Environment & Benefits
Collegial and supportive work culture
Opportunities for professional growth and training
Paid Holidays and Paid-Time-Off
Potential for annual salary increases and discretionary bonuses
Law Firm Health (BCBS), Dental (BCBS), and Visions (VSP) Plan benefits
Law Firm 401(k) Plan with maximum employer match (5%)
To Apply:
Please submit a cover letter including your required salary and resume to [email protected]. Applications without a cover letter and your required salary will not be considered.
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No nights
Ability to Commute:
Downers Grove, IL 60515 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Downers Grove, IL 60515: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Employment Litigation Attorney
Company: Kaizen Stackup
Location: Fountain Valley, CA
