Legal Assistant - General Liability

2-3 yrs required

Full-time

No

H1: Join the Nationally Ranked Law Firm, Chartwell Law, as a Legal Assistant in Chicago, IL
H2: Opportunity for Experienced Legal Assistant in General Liability Department

The Chartwell Law office in Chicago, IL is seeking a full time Legal Assistant for their General Liability team. The ideal candidate should have at least three years of experience in legal assistant responsibilities, with knowledge of court procedures in Cook County and outlying counties.

Responsibilities:

- Prepare discovery responses, pleadings and motions
- Coordinate and manage court dates, deadlines and reminders
- Familiarity with Odyssey efiling and Pacer/Pacer efiling
- Organize and prioritize work independently
- Finalize legal documents and correspondence
- Serve subpoenas and track progress
- Issue discovery and manage incoming requests
- Independently draft notices such as Certificates of Service, Notices of Motion, Notices of Deposition, etc.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new systems and practices

Requirements:

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- Experience in preparing and serving legal documents
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and other Microsoft Office applications
- Familiarity with Aderant Total Office (ATO) and Aderant Expert is a plus
- Nitro PDF knowledge is preferred

Benefits:

- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Healthcare and retirement benefits
- Employee wellness program
- Mentoring program
- Charitable matching program
- Professional and inclusive work environment

Join the team at Chartwell Law, a nationally ranked law firm with over 200 attorneys across 29 offices. We value collaboration, teamwork, and rewarding skill and initiative with new opportunities and challenges. Our firm fosters a supportive and inclusive work environment where everyone can openly contribute their unique experiences and celebrate diversity.

If you are looking for a firm that values your contributions and encourages your growth and success, submit your resume and cover letter today for this exciting Legal Assistant opportunity in Chicago, IL. Please note that Chartwell Law does not accept candidate submissions from outside agencies without prior approval and a signed agreement.

At Chartwell Law, we believe in equal employment opportunities for all and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran. We are proud to provide a professional and welcoming firm community where everyone can openly contribute their unique experiences and celebrate the differences that make us Chartwell Law.

Join us and be part of a dynamic and growing firm where your skills and talents will be recognized and rewarded. Apply now for this exciting opportunity!

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Healthcare, retirement, employee wellness program, mentoring program, charitable matching program

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Legal Assistant, organizational, communication, writing, research, multi-tasking, fast-paced, Odyssey efiling, Pacer/Pacer efiling, docketing, court procedures, drafting, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Aderant Total Office, Nitro PDF

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Qualification and Experience Minimum of 2-3 years of legal experience

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