Pre-Suit Legal Secretary & Case Support

Morganmorganjobsapplynow; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Morgan & Morgan in Chicago, IL seeks a qualified Pre-Suit Secretary to join our office and support the legal team with day-to-day operations. You will help organize client files, manage correspondence, and handle routine office tasks in a fast-paced setting.

Ideal candidates hold an associate degree or equivalent experience, are bilingual in English and Spanish, and demonstrate strong writing, organizational, and computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, 35 wpm). Remote/hybrid work is not eligible.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience (preferred)
• Bilingual English and Spanish (preferred)
• 1 year of experience in the legal field a plus
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems
• Must multi-task in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
• Great written and communication skills
• Highly organized with attention to deadlines
• Strong writing and communication skills and attention to detail
• Extensive computer and database expertise, Word, Excel, Outlook, and typing at least 35 wpm

Responsibilities

• Assist case managers and attorneys with organizing, filing, and maintaining client files up to 100+ cases
• Collect check requests for medical records, accident reports, driving records and vehicle ownership as requested and submit for processing
• Copy documents and demand packages as requested
• Complete certified mail cards and mail documents and cost checks as requested
• Perform general office duties such as typing, operating office machines, and sorting mail
• Create new and existing client folders
• Prepare and send turndowns and no representation letters, contracts, and multi-party combo letters
• Send out demand letters
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Bilingual English and Spanish

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Typing 35 wpm

Education

Associate degree or certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Morgan & Morgan in Chicago, IL seeks a qualified Pre-Suit Secretary to join our office and support the legal team with day-to-day operations. You will help organize client files, manage correspondence, and handle routine office tasks in a fast-paced setting.

Ideal candidates hold an associate degree or equivalent experience, are bilingual in English and Spanish, and demonstrate strong writing, organizational, and computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, 35 wpm). Remote/hybrid work is not eligible.