Job Description

The general liability defense legal assistant enhances attorneys’ effectiveness by developing case information, evidence, and settlement options; tracking cases; supporting attorney's trial proceedings. This position will support multiple attorneys with the preparation of documents for general liability cases in our Chicago office.

Job Functions:

• Transcribing dictation
• Assists litigation attorneys by preparing correspondence, pleadings, discovery and other legal documents.
• Prepare documents for filing and production.
• Electronic filing via Odyssey and PACER
• Keeps cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software.
• Enhance trial proceedings by organizing evidence; preparing exhibits; scheduling witnesses; ensuring that witnesses are ready when needed.
• Helps develop cases by maintaining contact with people involved in the case; scheduling depositions; preparing and forwarding summons and subpoenas; requesting medical records, filing discovery requests such as interrogatories, request to produce, Rule 237 and various court pleadings such as Answers to Complaints, Motion to Dismiss, Motion for Summary Judgement.
• Accomplishes organizational goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Fast paced and accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (or equivalent) required.
• 3+ years of legal support experience in a law firm.
• 70 WPM preferred
• Working knowledge of court rules and procedures.
• Microsoft Word experience required; Excel and PowerPoint experience preferred.
• Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to multi-task.
• Must be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Firm and Client Confidentiality required.

Additional Information

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Accident, Group Term life, Voluntary term life, STD, LTD, 401(k)/Roth retirement plan with company match and paid time off.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.