Legal Assistant

Legal AssistantOur client is an established organization within the healthcare and senior living industry with a longstanding presence in the Chicago area. The organization is focused on providing high-quality service and care while maintaining a collaborative, accountable, and professional workplace.Our client is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join its legal team and provide administrative support in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. This individual will support approximately 8–10 team members and assist with litigation-related administrative responsibilities, court filings, scheduling, billing, correspondence, and document management.The ideal candidate will have prior legal administrative experience with a strong background in litigation. Experience supporting defense litigation matters is highly preferred.Key responsibilities include:Maintain legal calendars and track important deadlines, hearings, meetings, and other scheduled mattersPrepare and submit electronic court filingsCoordinate meetings, depositions, and other legal appointmentsEnter attorney and legal team time into the appropriate billing systemAssist with reviewing and processing legal invoicesDraft, format, and type correspondence and other legal documentsCoordinate travel arrangements as neededMaintain organized electronic and physical filesHandle scanning, copying, filing, and other document management responsibilitiesProofread and edit documents for accuracy, grammar, formatting, and completenessProvide day-to-day administrative support to multiple members of the legal teamWork collaboratively with senior team members while taking direction and managing assigned priorities independentlyQualifications include:2–5 years of experience in a Legal Assistant, Legal Administrative Assistant, or similar legal support positionPrior litigation experience is requiredDefense litigation experience is strongly preferredHealthcare industry experience is a plusPrevious experience supporting multiple attorneys or legal professionals simultaneouslyStrong proofreading, editing, and written communication skillsExcellent attention to detail and organizational abilitiesComfortable managing multiple deadlines and shifting prioritiesSelf-motivated with the ability to work independently while also contributing to a team environmentAdditional details include:Position is expected to start as soon as possibleThis is a temp-to-hire opportunityThe role will support approximately 8–10 members of the legal teamBusiness casual work environmentBackground screening will be required if the position converts to permanent employmentPerks include:Opportunity to join an established organization within the healthcare and senior living spacePotential for long-term permanent employmentOpportunity for a hybrid schedule following successful trainingCollaborative legal team environmentExposure to a variety of litigation and legal administrative responsibilitiesAddison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.