Legal Assistant - Litigation & Insurance Coverage (Chicago)

Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires and Newby; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical benefits

Bonuses

Job summary

Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires and Newby in Chicago seeks a Legal Assistant to support attorneys in litigation and coverage. You will work closely with the legal team on case management, filings, scheduling, and client service in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work on-site five days a week in Chicago. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant supporting attorneys in litigation.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience coordinating court filings, scheduling, and case management activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all aspects of insurance defense, liability and coverage.
• Prepare, edit, and file legal documents with Illinois state and federal courts in accordance with applicable rules and procedures.
• Draft correspondence, pleadings, discovery requests and responses, motions, notices, and other legal documents.
• Coordinate and schedule hearings, mediations, depositions, client meetings, and other case-related events.
• Maintain attorney calendars and monitor case deadlines.
• Organize and maintain client files, ensuring case records are accurate, complete, and up to date.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, expert witnesses, insurance representatives, and other third parties.
• Assist with billing, expense tracking, and other administrative functions as needed.
• Provide general litigation and case management support.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires and Newby in Chicago seeks a Legal Assistant to support attorneys in litigation and coverage. You will work closely with the legal team on case management, filings, scheduling, and client service in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work on-site five days a week in Chicago. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.