Legal Assistant: Fast-Paced Case Prep & Client Support

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

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.