Legal Assistant — Fast-Paced Chicago Firm

Rehrig International; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Fitness reimbursement

PTO

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

Disability insurance

AD&D coverage

Additional leave

Job summary

A mid-size Chicago law firm is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Legal Assistant to join our team. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, outstanding benefits, and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to our legal practice.

The Legal Assistant will work closely with attorneys in our Chicago office, providing essential support for case management and administrative functions, including drafting and filing court documents, proofreading motions and orders, coordinating

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent law firm experience.
• Minimum of 3 years in a law firm.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with legal research databases (PACER, LexisNexis, Pohlman, Westlaw).
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court rules and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare state and federal court filings, including notices and motions.
• Proofread and edit attorneys’ motions, pleadings, and correspondence.
• File legal documents electronically via state and federal court docketing systems.
• Prepare orders for court and monitor the status of court-entered orders.
• Coordinate and correspond with opposing counsel and court clerks regarding hearings, motions, and courtesy copies.
• Manage electronic document conversions.
• Track deadlines and ensure timely completion of filings, hearings, and projects.
• Provide receptionist support as needed.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Strong organizational skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent law firm experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

PACER

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Pohlman

Job description

A mid-size Chicago law firm is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Legal Assistant to join our team. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, outstanding benefits, and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to our legal practice.

The Legal Assistant will work closely with attorneys in our Chicago office, providing essential support for case management and administrative functions, including drafting and filing court documents, proofreading motions and orders, coordinating