Legal Assistant – Personal Injury Litigation
Location: Chicago, IL
Compensation: $40,000–$80,000 per year, plus potential incentive pay, overtime, and benefits
A busy plaintiff-focused law firm in Chicago is seeking a skilled Legal Assistant with strong experience in personal injury litigation and discovery. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing a large caseload while maintaining a high level of client service.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a high volume of personal injury or workers’ compensation cases.
- Communicate with clients, insurance adjusters, opposing counsel, and medical providers.
- Coordinate with insurance adjusters and claims representatives to obtain authorizations for medications, treatments, and surgeries.
- Draft routine legal documents including motions, subpoenas, discovery requests, and correspondence.
- Prepare and compile special damages packages for submission to insurance carriers.
- Request and track itemized bills and medical records from healthcare providers.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files and calendars.
Qualifications
- Prior experience as a legal assistant in personal injury or workers’ compensation highly preferred / required to qualify for higher compensation consideration.
- Strong understanding of litigation processes, especially discovery.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
- Spanish fluency is a plus.
Benefits
- Competitive salary range based on experience and qualifications.
- Overtime and performance-based incentive opportunities.
- Benefits package including health insurance and paid time off.
- Supportive and team-oriented work environment.
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.
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