Legal Calendar Specialist — Workers' Comp

Goldberg Segalla LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible spending

Job summary

Goldberg Segalla LLP in Chicago seeks a highly motivated Calendar Clerk to support the Workers' Compensation team. This full-time role calendars hearings and deadlines, reviews scanned documents, and ensures timely filings for Illinois attorneys.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in a law firm calendar or strong administrative background, excellent attention to detail, and strong communication skills. A positive attitude and initiative are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent legal support experience (1–2 years in a law firm).
• Experience in a calendaring department is a plus.
• Ability to timely and accurately calculate deadlines in various jurisdictions.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with industry-standard calendaring tools.
• Proficiency with online court databases.
• Ability to take initiative and handle projects.
• Positive attitude and long-term commitment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and regularly update Workers' Compensation court calendars.
• Review scanned documents and notes deadlines for attorneys.
• Perform daily docket searches to ensure filings are calendared.
• Profile and save emails in iManage for Workers' Compensation Attorneys.
• Exercise knowledge of legal documents and terminology.
• Maintain confidentiality of firm records and files.

Skills

Calendering expertise

Legal deadlines calculation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Organization

Positive attitude

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent legal support experience

Tools

Calendaring software

Online court databases

Job description

Goldberg Segalla LLP in Chicago seeks a highly motivated Calendar Clerk to support the Workers' Compensation team. This full-time role calendars hearings and deadlines, reviews scanned documents, and ensures timely filings for Illinois attorneys.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in a law firm calendar or strong administrative background, excellent attention to detail, and strong communication skills. A positive attitude and initiative are essential.