Legal Administrative Assistant

The Hunt Law Group is seeking a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant to support our growing tort defense and insurance coverage law firm. This position is full time, on-site at our downtown Chicago office.

This individual will support various legal and clerical administrative tasks for the firm including legal document management, court filings, case scheduling & attorney calendar management, and correspondence.

The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, a strong communicator, and experienced in Microsoft Office/Outlook/Word. The firm is willing to train the right person for continued growth; prior experience as legal admin helpful, but not necessary.

Compensation will range from $50’s to $80’s, based on skills and experience, in addition to competitive benefits.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients and witnesses
• Prepare case-specific documents, including memoranda and briefs (dictation, etc.)
• Ensure that case-related documents are well organized and available for review
• Maintain and update documentation
• Provide general administrative support

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or similar role is preferred
• Certification or diploma as a Legal Assistant is preferred
• Familiarity with legal procedures, terminology, and the court system
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized with document management experience
• Comfortable Microsoft Office and case management software
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure