LHH is looking for a Legal Assistant – Personal Injury (Plaintiff) for a law firm in Chicago. This will potentially be hybrid once settled into the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain a complex caseload as the primary support to the assigned attorney

• Track and manage multiple court-mandated deadlines and cutoff dates

• Organize, prepare, and retrieve case files and documents

• Act as a liaison between clients and attorneys, ensuring a positive and supportive client experience

• Electronically file motions, orders, and other court documents

• Schedule depositions, court appearances, client meetings, mediations, and calls

• Draft correspondence, court instructions, and communications with opposing counsel

• Docket orders and track important case-related dates

• Negotiate medical bills and subrogation liens on behalf of clients

• Handle all incoming and outgoing checks and documentation

• Identify and escalate urgent issues to the attorney in a timely manner

• Perform other tasks as assigned by the attorney or leadership team

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Case Manager

• Minimum 2 years of experience in personal injury law

• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment

• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• High attention to detail and deadline awareness

• Exceptional client service and interpersonal skills

• Spanish language proficiency is a plus, but not required

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $50,000 – $62,000 (based on experience)

• Medical Insurance: 100% of individual employee premium paid by the firm

• Dental, Vision, and Gift Life Insurance

• Pre-tax Flex & Transit Benefits

• 401(k) & Profit Sharing

• Paid Time Off (including birthday & holidays)

• 1-hour paid lunch

• Casual dress code & engaging work culture

• Convenient Loop location near public transportation, shopping, and parks

• Hybrid work option available after onboarding period

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance