Job Title: Legal Assistant

Location: Chicago, IL 60603

Salary/Payrate: $65K-$85K annually plus bonus and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment:  Hybrid (2 days WFH)

Term: Permanent / Fulltime 

Bachelor’s degree required: Preferred 

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Legal Assistant at their offices in Chicago, IL. This is a full-time role paying an annual salary of $65K to $85K plus a competitive bonus and benefits package. This role is on a hybrid work week allowing for 2 days a week remote work.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will possess at minimum 3 - 8 years of experience supporting attorneys in a law firm setting
• E-filing in Federal and State courts and Court of Appeals
• Exceptional organization skills
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload
• Teamwork oriented
• Knowledge of legal terminology and principles
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to analyze legal documents and ensure accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion with limited guidance
• MS Office, Zoom, and Adobe proficiency required
• Experience with key legal applications including Perfect Law, M365, Adobe, Drop Box, Odyssey, PACER

Responsibilities

• Preparation of legal documents and correspondence from draft to proofread final
• Reformatting pleadings and documents
• Manage all aspects of scheduling and calendaring
• Prioritize and manage multiple cases/projects
• Coordinates preparation and filing of pleadings and briefs
• Manages service of process; files with court and serves on parties; coordinates with local counsel
• Organize and maintain electronic case files