LITIGATION LEGAL ASSISTANT (FLOATER) JOB DESCRIPTION

The Litigation legal assistant will provide support to attorneys and staff within a medical malpractice defense firm. Medical malpractice experience on the defense side is preferred, but not necessary. The legal assistant will support 2-3 attorneys in all aspects of the litigation process, including the preparation of pleadings, motions, discovery, and correspondence from inception of the case through trial in various jurisdictions. This is a full-time position in our Chicago, Illinois, office.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5-7 years as a litigation legal assistant and/or 7+ years practical legal experience
• Strong computer skills
• Proficient with Word and Excel
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with challenging tasks and daily deadlines
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Case Management

• Organize and maintain case files.
• Ability to handle legal filings, including e-filing via Odyssey. Familiar with online calendaring, docketing systems and time entry.
• Assist attorney with written discovery requests, including large document production projects, and related projects
• Typing/transcription of dictation for attorneys
• Schedule meetings and depositions with multiple parties, including court reporters

Document Preparation

• Prepare initial documents, including pleadings, contested motions, written discovery
• Prepare notices and routine motions to vacate, for extension, vacate, etc.
• Prepare status report letters to clients and case-related letters to counsel of record
• Prepare Interrogatories and Requests for Production and Answer written discovery requests

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Quarantine and mask as appropriate.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60601: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Litigation: 2 years (Required)
• Malpractice law: 1 year (Required)
• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Required)
• Organizational skills: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location

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