Senior Legal Assistant & Case-Management Lead

Sinars Slowikowski LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Sinars Slowikowski LLC in Chicago seeks a Senior Legal Assistant for a full-time role that blends advanced legal support with team mentorship. You will manage case coordination and document filing, supporting attorneys nationwide.

The ideal candidate has eight years of substantive legal experience, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and strong skills in Microsoft Office, PACER, Westlaw/LexisNexis. This position emphasizes accuracy, judgment, and proactive governance of workflow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent law firm experience.
• Minimum of eight years of substantive legal experience in a law firm or similar environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with electronic court filing and records systems (PACER and state courts).
• Familiarity with research platforms such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, and Pohlman.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative and case support to multiple attorneys, managing priorities and deadlines across caseloads.
• Draft and prepare notices, orders, correspondence, and routine legal documents for attorney review.
• Prepare motions and pleadings, ensuring formatting and procedural compliance before filing.
• Coordinate electronic filings in state and federal courts and monitor case activity.
• Support onboarding and knowledge sharing within the legal support team.
• Assist with reception coverage and broader team duties as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent law firm experience

Eight years of substantive legal experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PACER

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Pohlman

Job description

Sinars Slowikowski LLC in Chicago seeks a Senior Legal Assistant for a full-time role that blends advanced legal support with team mentorship. You will manage case coordination and document filing, supporting attorneys nationwide.

The ideal candidate has eight years of substantive legal experience, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and strong skills in Microsoft Office, PACER, Westlaw/LexisNexis. This position emphasizes accuracy, judgment, and proactive governance of workflow.