Legal Assistant

Morganmorganjobsapplynow; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan is seeking a qualified Legal Assistant to join our team in a fast-paced, dynamic law firm environment in the United States. The role supports the legal team with day-to-day operations, scheduling, document management, and client communication.

The ideal candidate has strong problem-solving skills, a solid work ethic, and familiarity with personal injury and other injury-related practice areas. Remote or hybrid work is not eligible for this position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree in paralegal studies, paralegal certificate, or bachelor's preferred.
• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.
• At least 2 years of administrative assistant experience in law setting preferred.
• Experience in Personal Injury, WC, Premises, or other injury-related practice areas preferred.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work in fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong writing and communication skills; proficient in calendar depositions, mediations, and hearings.
• Knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, and court rules.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative duties including scheduling calendar hearings and deadlines, organizing case files, and managing logistics.
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes.
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices.
• Improve administrative processes for efficient workflow.
• Collect, examine, and organize evidence for attorney review and case preparation.
• Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents (pleadings, contracts).
• Research regulations, laws, and legal articles to aid reports and case files.
• Manage client billing; prepare, finalize, and send bills; resolve billing issues with billing attorney.
• Schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions with clients and witnesses.
• Manage filing systems (paper/electronic).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Administrative experience

Strong writing & communication

Calendar management

Attention to detail

Education

GED/High School Diploma

Associate/Bachelor paralegal studies

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Typing 35 wpm

Job description

At Morgan & Morgan, the work we do matters. For millions of Americans, we’re their last line of defense against insurance companies, large corporations or defective goods. From attorneys in all 50 states, to client support staff, creative marketing to operations teams, every member of our firm has a key role to play in the winning fight for consumer rights. Our over 6,000 employees are all united by one mission: For the People.

Summary

We are seeking a qualified Legal Assistant to join our team. As a Legal Assistant, you will be responsible for managing the law firm's day-to-day operations, including carrying out administrative services and supporting the legal team. This position's ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, exceptional problem-solving skills, and comfortable working in a fast-paced dynamic workplace.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative duties (scheduling calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics)
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
• Implement and improve upon administrative processes for more efficient workflow.
• Collect, examine, and organize evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation
• Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents, such as pleadings and contracts
• Research regulations, laws, and legal articles to assist with the preparation of reports, case files, and legal advice
• Manage client billing by preparing, finalizing, and sending out bills, as well as resolving billing issues in cooperation with the billing attorney
• Communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions
• Manage, organize, and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems
• Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business

Qualification

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Associates degree in paralegal studies, a paralegal certificate, or a bachelor's degree is preferred
• Bilingual English and Spanish (preferred)
• At least 2 years of experience as an administrative assistant (preferably in a law firm or in a corporate legal department), legal assistant, legal secretary, or paralegal
• Experience in Personal Injury, WC, Premises, or other injury related practice areas (preferred)
• Must possess the ability to multi-task, prioritize, handle a fast-paced environment, and manage workload with a great attitude and minimal supervision
• Great written and communication skills, be proficient in calendar depositions, mediation, and hearings
• Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, and procedures, practices, etc.
• Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail
• Extensive computer and database expertise, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and type no less than 35 wpm
• Remote and/or hybrid not eligible

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Benefits

Morgan & Morgan is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to protecting the people, not the powerful. This success starts with our staff. For full-time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Morgan & Morgan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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