Legal Assistant – Personal Injury Defense

Legal Assistant – Personal Injury Defense | Chicago, IL (Hybrid)💼 $70,000–$75,000 | Full‑Time | 2–3 Days OnsiteAre you an experienced Legal Assistant with a background in personal injury defense litigation? Looking to join a great legal team where your organizational skills and litigation support experience make a real impact? This hybrid role in Chicago, IL could be your next move.What You’ll Do⭐ Support attorneys through all phases of personal injury defense litigation⭐ Manage calendars, hearings, depositions, and case deadlines⭐ Prepare and file subpoenas, correspondence, and legal documents⭐ Organize discovery, medical records, investigative reports, and trial materials⭐ Communicate with clients, experts, and outside vendors⭐ Assist with trial prep and provide administrative support during trialWhat We’re Looking For✔ 5+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Litigation Legal Secretary✔ Background in personal injury defense (or general litigation)✔ Strong understanding of litigation procedures, court rules & discovery✔ Excellent communication, writing, and multitasking abilities✔ Strong tech proficiency (Microsoft Office + legal database experience)✔ Certificate in Legal Assisting/Paralegal preferred (not required)Schedule & Work Model📅 Monday–Friday🏢 Hybrid: 3 days in the Chicago officeCompensation & Benefits💲 Salary: $70,000–$75,000💼 Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and 401(k)To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacyThe Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:• The California Fair Chance Act• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance