Legal Assistant

LHH; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

LTD/STD

Transit Benefit

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

LHH seeks a dedicated Legal Assistant to support a busy litigation team focused on medical malpractice and insurance defense in Chicago. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of law‑firm experience, works well independently, and collaborates with attorneys and staff.

You will prepare documents from draft to final, reformat pleadings, manage scheduling, coordinate filing and service of process, and maintain electronic case files with precision.

Qualifications

• 5+ years supporting attorneys in a law‑firm setting (med mal/insurance defense preferred).
• Exceptional organization, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines under pressure; team‑oriented with a positive attitude.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and medical terminology.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Zoom, Adobe, Dropbox; experience with Perfect Law and M365 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents and correspondence from draft through proofread final.
• Reformat pleadings; coordinate e‑filing in Federal, State, and Appellate courts.
• Manage complex scheduling and calendaring for attorneys, clients, experts, and local counsel.
• Coordinate preparation and filing of pleadings and briefs; handle service of process.
• Organize and maintain electronic case files and ensure document accuracy.

Skills

Legal support

Organization & writing

Communication

Multitasking

Legal terminology

Medical terminology

MS Office

Zoom

Adobe

Dropbox

Perfect Law

M365

Independent worker

Tools

MS Office

Zoom

Adobe

Dropbox

Perfect Law

M365

Job description

Legal Assistant – Litigation (Med Mal/Insurance Defense)

LHH is seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant to support a busy litigation team focused on medical malpractice and insurance defense. The ideal candidate brings 2+ years of law‑firm experience, thrives in a fast‑paced environment, and can work independently while collaborating closely with attorneys and staff.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents and correspondence from draft through proofread final.
• Reformat pleadings; coordinate e‑filing in Federal, State, and Appellate courts.
• Manage complex scheduling and calendaring for attorneys, clients, experts, and local counsel.
• Coordinate preparation and filing of pleadings and briefs; handle service of process.
• Organize and maintain electronic case files and ensure document accuracy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years supporting attorneys in a law‑firm setting (med mal/insurance defense preferred).
• Exceptional organization, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines under pressure; team‑oriented with a positive attitude.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and medical terminology.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Zoom, Adobe, Dropbox; experience with Perfect Law and M365 is a plus.
• Comfortable working independently and carrying assignments to completion with limited guidance.

Compensation & benefits

• Salary: $60,000–$85,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, LTD/STD, transportation benefit, 401(k), and paid time off (vacation, sick leave, parental leave).
• Additional income opportunities may include discretionary profit‑sharing and a merit‑based bonus.

Pay Details: $60,000.00 to $85,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• 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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