Job Title: General Liability / Tort Legal Assistant
Location: Chicago, IL 60602
Salary/Payrate: $60,000–$85,000 annually plus AWESOME benefits!!!
Work Environment: Hybrid (2 days WFH)
Term: Fulltime
Bachelor’s degree required: No
Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired
Job Description:
AMS Staffing is seeking an experienced General Liability / Tort Legal Assistant to join a respected mid-sized law firm in downtown Chicago. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional who enjoys providing high-level litigation support in a collaborative, fast-paced law firm environment. Insurance Defense experience preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative and legal support to 2–3 attorneys handling matters involving premises liability, transportation, auto/trucking accidents, negligence, construction injuries, and other General Liability matters.
- Prepare, revise, proofread, and format legal correspondence, pleadings, and other litigation documents.
- Manage attorney calendars and coordinate meetings, depositions, hearings, deadlines, and other case-related events.
- Maintain electronic and physical client files and assist with case management, discovery, and document organization.
- Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and vendors.
- Assist with trial preparation and additional litigation support responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- 5+ years of Legal Assistant experience within a law firm with a solid understanding of General Liability case procedures.
- Plaintiff or defense litigation experience will be considered, with General Liability Defense and Insurance Defense experience preferred.
- Strong e-filing experience, preferably with PACER and Odyssey.
- Excellent communication, technical, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.
- Stable employment history preferred.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Firm-paid Life Insurance
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Hybrid work schedule – 2 days remote
- And more!