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Summary
Legal Assistant - Personal Injury Defense (Hybrid Chicago, IL)
Salary: $70,000-$75,000
Job Type: Full-Time Hybrid (2-3 days onsite)
Are you an experienced Legal Assistant looking to support a busy personal injury defense practice in Chicago, IL? This role offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys throughout all phases of litigation while managing essential case-support functions. If you excel at organization, communication, and multitasking, this could be an excellent next step.
About the Role
In this position, you will support a personal injury defense team by coordinating litigation activities, preparing documents, communicating with clients and third parties, and ensuring smooth case progression from initial intake through trial preparation.
Key Responsibilities- Manage litigation-support tasks including maintaining attorney calendars, scheduling hearings and depositions, organizing case files, and managing case logistics.
- Assist with drafting and preparing legal documents, including subpoenas, correspondence, and basic pleadings.
- Organize and maintain discovery materials, medical records, investigative reports, exhibits, and case evidence.
- Gather case-related information from clients, medical providers, and external parties.
- Coordinate communication between attorneys, clients, experts, and vendors.
- Support trial preparation and provide administrative assistance during trial as needed.
- At least 5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Litigation Legal Secretary, ideally within personal injury defense or general litigation.
- Knowledge of litigation procedures, discovery processes, court rules, and document-management best practices.
- Experience preparing subpoenas, assisting with discovery, and supporting trial preparation.
- Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and balance multiple priorities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal databases/document-management tools.
- Legal Assistant or Paralegal certificate preferred (not required).
- Monday-Friday
- Hybrid schedule with 3 days in the Chicago office
- Salary Range: $70,000-$75,000
- Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits package
This role is an excellent fit for a detail-oriented Legal Assistant who thrives in litigation support and enjoys working in a personal injury defense setting. You'll be an essential part of ensuring accuracy, communication, and efficient case management.
Pay Details: $70,000.00 to $75,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Katie Soderberg
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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Job Description
Legal Assistant - Personal Injury Defense (Hybrid Chicago, IL)
Salary: $70,000-$75,000
Job Type: Full-Time Hybrid (2-3 days onsite)
Are you an experienced Legal Assistant looking to support a busy personal injury defense practice in Chicago, IL? This role offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys throughout all phases of litigation while managing essential case-support functions. If you excel at organization, communication, and multitasking, this could be an excellent next step.
About the Role
In this position, you will support a personal injury defense team by coordinating litigation activities, preparing documents, communicating with clients and third parties, and ensuring smooth case progression from initial intake through trial preparation.
Key Responsibilities- Manage litigation-support tasks including maintaining attorney calendars, scheduling hearings and depositions, organizing case files, and managing case logistics.
- Assist with drafting and preparing legal documents, including subpoenas, correspondence, and basic pleadings.
- Organize and maintain discovery materials, medical records, investigative reports, exhibits, and case evidence.
- Gather case-related information from clients, medical providers, and external parties.
- Coordinate communication between attorneys, clients, experts, and vendors.
- Support trial preparation and provide administrative assistance during trial as needed.
- At least 5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Litigation Legal Secretary, ideally within personal injury defense or general litigation.
- Knowledge of litigation procedures, discovery processes, court rules, and document-management best practices.
- Experience preparing subpoenas, assisting with discovery, and supporting trial preparation.
- Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and balance multiple priorities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal databases/document-management tools.
- Legal Assistant or Paralegal certificate preferred (not required).
- Monday-Friday
- Hybrid schedule with 3 days in the Chicago office
- Salary Range: $70,000-$75,000
- Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits package
This role is an excellent fit for a detail-oriented Legal Assistant who thrives in litigation support and enjoys working in a personal injury defense setting. You'll be an essential part of ensuring accuracy, communication, and efficient case management.
Pay Details: $70,000.00 to $75,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Katie Soderberg
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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