A leading law firm is seeking a Legal Assistant for its Chicago office, supporting attorneys in litigation and insurance coverage. This is a strong opportunity to join a collaborative legal team, providing administrative and litigation support across a diverse caseload of insurance defense, liability, and coverage matters.

The Legal Assistant will work closely with attorneys and legal staff on case management, litigation support, and client service. Responsibilities include preparing, editing, and filing legal documents with Illinois state and federal courts; drafting correspondence, pleadings, discovery requests and responses, motions, and notices; coordinating and scheduling hearings, mediations, depositions, and client meetings; maintaining attorney calendars and monitoring deadlines; organizing and maintaining client files; and communicating professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, expert witnesses, and insurance representatives. The role also includes billing and expense-tracking support as needed.

Candidates should have 3+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant supporting litigation attorneys, strong organizational skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required. This is a fully on-site position, five days per week, in the firm’s Chicago office.