Legal Assistant

Cruser, Mitchell, Novitz, Sanchez, Gaston & Zimet, LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly bonuses

401(k) with matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible workplace culture

Job summary

Cruser, Mitchell, Novitz, Sanchez, Gaston & Zimet LLP in Chicago is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our civil litigation team. This role offers opportunities to support attorneys, manage documents, and grow within a nationally recognized firm.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, handle filings, coordinate meetings, and communicate with clients and court personnel, with a focus on accuracy and professional development.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of legal assistant experience in a litigation practice.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with e-filing at state and federal courts.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in preparing pleadings, motions, subpoenas, and briefs.
• Organize and maintain case files and documents.
• Coordinate meetings, hearings, and depositions.
• Assist with invoices and billing.
• Communicate with clients, witnesses, and court personnel.
• Draft correspondence and update clients on case status.
• File documents electronically with courts and agencies.

Skills

Litigation experience

Communication skills

EFiling experience

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Grammar & proofreading

Job description

Our Chicago office is growing, and we're looking for a detail-oriented, organized, and proactive Legal Assistant to join our civil litigation team. This is an exciting opportunity to build your career with a nationally recognized law firm that is committed to investing in the growth and development of its people.

Whether you're looking to deepen your litigation experience or continue developing your legal career in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, you'll have opportunities to learn, take on increasing responsibility, and make a meaningful impact from day one.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys in preparing legal documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, and briefs.
• Organize and maintain case files and legal documents.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings, hearings, and deposition
• Assist with Invoices.
• Communicate with clients, witnesses, and court personnel.
• Draft correspondence and communicate case updates to clients.
• File documents electronically with courts and agencies.

Skills and Abilities:

• Previous Legal Assistant experience in a litigation practice.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with e-filing at the state and federal level (court-filing computer systems)
• Outstanding organizational and time-management skills
• A high degree of attention to detail
• Strong grammar and proofreading skills to ensure the accuracy of legal documents

• Cruser Mitchell offers a flexible workplace culture that supports your personal and professional growth along with yearly bonuses, 401(k) with matching contribution, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance. We are proud to continue to be named among US News & World Report Best Places to Work.

About Us:

Cruser, Mitchell, Novitz, Sanchez, Gaston & Zimet LLP is a leading national law firm dedicated to excellence in litigation. We represent clients in all types of litigation, including employment and professional liability claims, complex product liability cases, GL and auto claims, trucking matters, insurance coverage disputes and more. Our firm values creativity and innovation, and we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve.