Legal Assistant in Chicago – Strong Benefits & Growth

Sinars Slowikowski; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Outstanding benefits

Medical insurance plans

Dental and Vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

Disability coverage

AD&D coverage

Job summary

Sinars Slowikowski in Chicago is seeking a highly skilled Legal Assistant to join our team full-time. The role supports attorneys with case management, drafting and filing court documents, and coordinating hearings.

Ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent law firm experience, at least 3 years in a law firm, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal research databases. We offer competitive salary, outstanding benefits, and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent law firm experience.
• Minimum of 3 years in a law firm setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal research databases.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court rules and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and confidentiality.

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 court docketing systems.
• Prepare orders for court and monitor status of court-entered orders.
• Coordinate with opposing counsel and court clerks regarding hearings, motions, and copies.
• Manage electronic document conversions.
• Track deadlines and ensure timely filings and hearings.
• Provide receptionist support as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Legal research databases

Court rules knowledge

Confidentiality under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent law firm experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal databases (PACER/Westlaw/LexisNexis)

Job description

Sinars Slowikowski in Chicago is seeking a highly skilled Legal Assistant to join our team full-time. The role supports attorneys with case management, drafting and filing court documents, and coordinating hearings.

Ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent law firm experience, at least 3 years in a law firm, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal research databases. We offer competitive salary, outstanding benefits, and a collaborative environment.