Our client in the Legal space is seeking a Legal Assistant to join their team on a DIRECT HIRE basis. Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of experience in a legal or administrative position and have a Bachelors degree.
Job Title: Legal Assistant
Location: Chicago, IL - 100% Onsite
Pay Range: $60,000-$70,000 (pay based on experience)
Work Type: DIRECT HIRE
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review the medical records to create a detailed timeline (this includes important events during the hospitalization and a brief description of what role each healthcare provider played)
- Draft documents such as discovery, complaints, affidavits, etc. for attorney review and subsequent filing/efiling
- Order updated records, bills and lien information throughout the duration of the case
- Supplement to defense counsel and experts throughout the course of discovery
- Calendar all case related deadlines and depositions
- Communicate with experts, other counsel and clients regarding case-related matters
- Keep the file organized