Legal Assistant

We’re partnering with a well-established Chicago-based law firm known for handling sophisticated, high-exposure matters across medical malpractice, professional liability, product liability, and other complex civil matters. The firm is looking to add an experienced Legal Assistant to its team to provide day-to-day support to attorneys across legal document preparation, court filings, scheduling, and case management.

This is a great opportunity for someone a legal support professional who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents and correspondence
• Reformat pleadings and other legal documents
• Handle e-filing in Federal and State courts and Courts of Appeals
• Manage attorney scheduling, calendaring, and deadlines
• Coordinate the preparation and filing of pleadings and briefs
• Manage service of process and coordinate with local counsel
• Organize and maintain electronic case files
• Prioritize multiple cases, projects, and competing deadlines

Requirements:

• 3-8 years of experience supporting attorneys in a law firm setting
• Experience with Federal and State court e-filing
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology and principles
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Excellent organizational, writing, and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure document accuracy
• Ability to work independently with limited guidance
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Adobe, Zoom, and Dropbox
• Experience with PerfectLaw or similar legal applications is beneficial

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k)
• Annual profit sharing, historically averaging approximately 3% of salary
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and parental leave
• Transportation benefits
• Free 24-hour gym membership