General Liability / Tort Legal Assistant-3664949

Job Title: General Liability / Tort Legal Assistant Location: Chicago, IL 60602 Salary/Payrate: $60,000-$85,000 annually plus AWESOME benefits!!! AMS Staffing is seeking an experienced General Liability / Tort Legal Assistant to join a respected mid-sized law firm in downtown Chicago. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional who enjoys providing high-level litigation support in a collaborative, fast-paced law firm environment. Insurance Defense experience preferred. Responsibilities: Provide administrative and legal support to 2-3 attorneys handling matters involving premises liability, transportation, auto/trucking accidents, negligence, construction injuries, and other General Liability matters. Prepare, revise, proofread, and format legal correspondence, pleadings, and other litigation documents. Manage attorney calendars and coordinate meetings, depositions, hearings, deadlines, and other case-related events. Maintain electronic and physical client files and assist with case management, discovery, and document organization. Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and vendors. Assist with trial preparation and additional litigation support responsibilities as needed. Qualifications/Requirements: 5+ years of Legal Assistant experience within a law firm with a solid understanding of General Liability case procedures. Plaintiff or defense litigation experience will be considered, with General Liability Defense and Insurance Defense experience preferred. Strong e-filing experience, preferably with PACER and Odyssey. Excellent communication, technical, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities. Stable employment history preferred. Firm-paid Life Insurance Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr AMS Staffing Inc.