Legal Assistant- Personal Injury Litigation in Chicago

Job Description

We are a well-established and reputable personal injury law firm located in the heart of Chicago, dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation to injured clients across Illinois. Our firm handles a high volume of personal injury cases, including auto accidents, premises liability, wrongful death, and other negligence-related matters.

• Position is 100% in office Monday - Friday. 

We are seeking an Experienced Personal Injury Legal Assistant with a background in litigation to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in supporting attorneys in all phases of personal injury litigation — from case inception through trial.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and file legal documents including complaints, motions, discovery, subpoenas, and trial exhibits.
• Draft and proofread correspondence, pleadings, and settlement documents.
• Maintain and organize case files, discovery, and medical records.
• Coordinate depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation.
• Monitor court deadlines, manage attorney calendars, and schedule client meetings.
• Communicate with clients, court personnel, medical providers, and opposing counsel.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a legal assistant in a personal injury litigation setting (plaintiff-side strongly preferred).
• Strong knowledge of Illinois civil litigation procedures and court filing systems.
• Proficiency in legal software such as Microsoft Office, Needles, Clio, or similar case management systems.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus but not required.
• Absolutely must have Personal Injury Litigation experience.

Compensation & Benefits:

• $50,000 - $80,000
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with employer contribution

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.