Job Description:

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 AssistantLocation: Chicago, IL - 100% OnsitePay Range: $60,000-$70,000 (pay based on experience)Work Type: DIRECT HIREMain 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 filingefilingOrder updated records, bills and lien information throughout the duration of the caseSupplement to defense counsel and experts throughout the course of discoveryCalendar all case related deadlines and depositionsCommunicate with experts, other counsel and clients regarding case-related mattersKeep the file organized