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Legal Assistant - Personal injuryLHH • Chicago, IL, US
Legal Assistant - Personal injury

Legal Assistant - Personal injury

LHH • Chicago, IL, US
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LHH is looking for a Legal Assistant – Personal Injury (Plaintiff) for a law firm in Chicago. This will potentially be hybrid once settled into the role.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and maintain a complex caseload as the primary support to the assigned attorney
  • Track and manage multiple court-mandated deadlines and cutoff dates
  • Organize, prepare, and retrieve case files and documents
  • Act as a liaison between clients and attorneys, ensuring a positive and supportive client experience
  • Electronically file motions, orders, and other court documents
  • Schedule depositions, court appearances, client meetings, mediations, and calls
  • Draft correspondence, court instructions, and communications with opposing counsel
  • Docket orders and track important case-related dates
  • Negotiate medical bills and subrogation liens on behalf of clients
  • Handle all incoming and outgoing checks and documentation
  • Identify and escalate urgent issues to the attorney in a timely manner
  • Perform other tasks as assigned by the attorney or leadership team

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Case Manager
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in personal injury law
  • Plaintiff experience
  • Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • High attention to detail and deadline awareness
  • Exceptional client service and interpersonal skills
  • Spanish language proficiency is a plus , but not required
  • Salary Range : $50,000 – $62,000 (based on experience)
  • Medical Insurance : 100% of individual employee premium paid by the firm
  • Dental, Vision, and Gift Life Insurance
  • 401(k) & Profit Sharing
  • Paid Time Off (including birthday & holidays)
  • 1-hour paid lunch
  • Convenient Loop location near public transportation, shopping, and parks
  • Hybrid work option available after onboarding period
  • Seniority level

    Seniority level

    Associate

    Employment type

    Employment type

    Full-time

    Job function

    Job function

    Legal

    Industries

    Legal Services

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