Experienced Legal Assistant
Location: Chicago, IL
Position Type: Full\-Time Hybrid (2 days hybrid a week/excluding Mondays)
Lindsay, Pickett \& Postel, LLC is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support our attorneys and ensure smooth and efficient litigation workflows. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent organizational and communication skills, a keen attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy and dynamic legal environment. This position will support multiple attorneys across various practice areas.
Learn more about us at: https://www.lpplawfirm.com
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide daily administrative and clerical support to assigned attorneys
- Prepare, proofread, and finalize detailed correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents (subpoenas, motions, etc.)
- Filing of Complaints for Declaratory Judgment for coverage matters along with issuing Summons and tracking of same
- Manage attorney(s) calendar and calendar deadlines
- Schedule and coordinate meetings , court appearances and depositions
- Handle e\-filing in multi\-state and federal courts
- Maintain case files and case management systems
- Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, and other external parties
- Receive and docket incoming materials; monitor deadlines and ensure timely task completion
- Knowledge of court rules and filing procedures
- Assist with trial preparation, as needed
- Post time entries daily in the firm’s billing system
- Perform additional duties as needed to support litigation matters
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and legal case management software
- Strong experience with e\-filing procedures in various state and federal court systems
- Familiarity with appellate processes and procedures
- Exceptional organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Professional demeanor and discretion in handling confidential information
- Competitive salary starting at $55,000\.00, commensurate with experience
- 401(k) plan with company contribution after one (1\) year of full\-time employment
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) and paid holidays
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company\-paid Life Insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- legal: 3 years (Preferred)
Qualifications:
* 3–5\+ years of legal experience preferred, ideally in insurance defense and/or coverage
Why Join the LPP Team?
To Apply:
Please email your cover letter and resume to Shari Lovelle at slovelle@lpplawfirm.com. Be sure to include “Experienced Legal Assistant” in the subject line.
Job Type: Full\-time
Pay: From $55,000\.00 per year
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Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60606