Unknown Company

Legal Assistant

chicago, il • Posted 2 days ago
Onsite Full Time 27

Legal Assistant

Compensation: $60,000–$85,000

Well-established litigation firm seeking a Legal Assistant to support attorneys with a broad range of administrative and litigation support functions. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented legal professional who can independently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced law firm environment.

Key Qualifications

  • 2+ years of legal assistant experience in a law firm setting
  • Experience with e-filing in Federal, State, and Appellate Courts
  • Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Knowledge of legal and medical terminology
  • Ability to manage deadlines and multiple matters simultaneously
  • Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Adobe, Zoom, Dropbox, and legal software such as PerfectLaw
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and staff

Primary Responsibilities

  • Draft, proofread, and finalize legal documents and correspondence
  • Format pleadings and litigation-related documents
  • Manage attorney calendars and scheduling
  • Coordinate filing of pleadings, briefs, and other court documents
  • Handle service of process and coordinate with local counsel
  • Maintain and organize electronic case files
  • Support multiple cases and projects concurrently

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • 401(k)
  • Transportation benefit
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Litigation Legal Assistant
  • Insurance Defense Legal Assistant
  • Personal Injury Legal Assistant with strong e-filing experience
  • Legal Secretary looking to transition into a broader litigation support role
  • Candidate experienced with calendaring, court filings, document preparation, and case management in a law firm setting.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Legal Assistant in chicago at Unknown Company

This position is listed as full time and onsite.

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