Chicago Litigation & Insurance Defense Legal Assistant

Weber-Gallagher-Simpson-Stapleton-Fires-&-Newby-LL; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical benefits

Bonuses

Job summary

Weber Gallagher's Chicago office is seeking a motivated Legal Assistant to join our litigation and insurance coverage team. You will support attorneys with case management, prepare and file documents, assist with discovery, and coordinate client communications in a fast-paced, detail‑oriented environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience, excellent written and verbal communication, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant supporting attorneys in litigation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience coordinating court filings, scheduling, and case management activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all aspects of insurance defense, liability and coverage.
• Prepare, edit, and file legal documents with Illinois state and federal courts in accordance with applicable rules and procedures.
• Draft correspondence, pleadings, discovery requests and responses, motions, notices, and other legal documents.
• Coordinate and schedule hearings, mediations, depositions, client meetings, and other case-related events.
• Maintain attorney calendars and monitor case deadlines.
• Organize and maintain client files, ensuring case records are accurate, complete, and up to date.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, expert witnesses, insurance representatives, and other third parties.
• Assist with billing, expense tracking, and other administrative functions as needed.
• Provide general litigation and case management support.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Court filings

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Weber Gallagher's Chicago office is seeking a motivated Legal Assistant to join our litigation and insurance coverage team. You will support attorneys with case management, prepare and file documents, assist with discovery, and coordinate client communications in a fast-paced, detail‑oriented environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience, excellent written and verbal communication, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.