Legal Assistant

Job Title: Legal Assistant


Industry: Healthcare


Location: Chicago, IL - Near Jefferson Park


Assignment Type: Temp-to-Hire


Pay: $23 - $25/hour


Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM | 100% onsite during training with potential for a hybrid schedule in the future


Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About The Company:


Our 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.

Job Description:


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:

• Maintain legal calendars and track important deadlines, hearings, meetings, and other scheduled matters
• Prepare and submit electronic court filings
• Coordinate meetings, depositions, and other legal appointments
• Enter attorney and legal team time into the appropriate billing system
• Assist with reviewing and processing legal invoices
• Draft, format, and type correspondence and other legal documents
• Coordinate travel arrangements as needed
• Maintain organized electronic and physical files
• Handle scanning, copying, filing, and other document management responsibilities
• Proofread and edit documents for accuracy, grammar, formatting, and completeness
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to multiple members of the legal team
• Work collaboratively with senior team members while taking direction and managing assigned priorities independently

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of experience in a Legal Assistant, Legal Administrative Assistant, or similar legal support position
• Prior litigation experience is required
• Defense litigation experience is strongly preferred
• Healthcare industry experience is a plus
• Previous experience supporting multiple attorneys or legal professionals simultaneously
• Strong proofreading, editing, and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Comfortable managing multiple deadlines and shifting priorities
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while also contributing to a team environment

Additional Details:

• Position is expected to start as soon as possible
• This is a temp-to-hire opportunity
• The role will support approximately 8-10 members of the legal team
• Business casual work environment
• Background screening will be required if the position converts to permanent employment

Perks:

• Opportunity to join an established organization within the healthcare and senior living space
• Potential for long-term permanent employment
• Opportunity for a hybrid schedule following successful training
• Collaborative legal team environment
• Exposure to a variety of litigation and legal administrative responsibilities

Addison 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.