Legal Assistant

Job Title: Personal Injury Legal Assistant

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Compensation: $50,000 – $65,000 base

About the Firm

Boutique plaintiff-side personal injury law firm in Chicago is seeking a Legal Assistant to support attorneys in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. This firm offers a collaborative, team-oriented culture with hands-on exposure to all stages of litigation.

Position Overview

The Legal Assistant will provide day-to-day litigation and administrative support to attorneys handling personal injury matters. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain active case files from intake through resolution
• Draft, edit, and finalize legal documents including pleadings, discovery, and correspondence
• Coordinate and schedule depositions, hearings, mediations, client meetings, and court appearances
• File documents in state and federal courts (e-filing) and maintain docket/calendar deadlines
• Communicate regularly with clients, medical providers, and opposing counsel
• Assist with medical records and bill requests, organization, and tracking
• Prepare case materials including demand packages, exhibits, and trial binders
• Track deadlines, court orders, and follow-ups to ensure timely case progression
• Support attorneys with trial preparation and general case management

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of legal assistant experience, preferably within personal injury or litigation
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures and court filing processes
• Experience managing deadlines and high-volume caseloads
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
• Professional, proactive, and client-service oriented

Additional Information:

Personal Time Off (PTO) is offered on an accrual basis up to 184 hours a year, 13 Paid Holidays, and up to 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave. PTO and holiday hours are prorated based on hire date within the calendar year.

Paid Sick Leave

Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan

Annual discretionary bonus based on individual performance

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance