Hybrid Medical Malpractice Defense Legal Assistant

Beacon Hill Staffing Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 65.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid schedule

Remote flexibility

Zusammenfassung

Beacon Hill Staffing Group is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support a busy medical malpractice litigation practice. The role emphasizes organization, proactive support, and collaboration within a fast-paced litigation team. Hybrid schedule requires regular in-office attendance in the Chicago area.

Salary ranges from $65,000 to $80,000 depending on experience. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in a law firm, strong litigation knowledge, and proficiency in Word/Outlook and file

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant in a law firm.
• Experience supporting medical malpractice litigation strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, calendaring, and court filing requirements.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook; document management and PDF tools helpful.
• Excellent proofreading and communication skills; strong organization and deadline management.

Aufgaben

• Provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to attorneys handling medical malpractice matters.
• Manage attorney calendars, court dates, depositions, meetings, deadlines, and other case-related scheduling.
• Prepare, revise, format, proofread, and finalize correspondence, pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Assist with state and federal court filings and maintain familiarity with applicable court procedures and deadlines.
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, client meetings, and trial preparation.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files and support document management needs.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, experts, and internal team members.
• Assist with time entry, billing, expenses, and other administrative responsibilities as needed.

Kenntnisse

Legal experience

Litigation support

Calendar management

Document management

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

PDF software

Jobbeschreibung

Beacon Hill Staffing Group is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support a busy medical malpractice litigation practice. The role emphasizes organization, proactive support, and collaboration within a fast-paced litigation team. Hybrid schedule requires regular in-office attendance in the Chicago area.

Salary ranges from $65,000 to $80,000 depending on experience. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in a law firm, strong litigation knowledge, and proficiency in Word/Outlook and file