Legal Secretary (Litigation)
Chicago, IL | Full-Time | $50,000-$60,000 + Bonus
A well-established plaintiff-side litigation firm is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support a fast-paced practice.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage service of process and filing of complaints
Track deadlines, court orders, and case progression
Coordinate with attorneys and docketing on timelines
Handle discovery tracking and documentation
Maintain attorney calendars (manual + electronic)
Assist with medical records requests and file management
Order medical records
Qualifications:
Prior legal secretary experience in litigation
Plaintiff-side experience strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of litigation workflow, service of process, and deadlines
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
Comfortable in both paper and electronic file systems
Ideal Candidate:
Takes ownership of deadlines and follow-through
Thrives in a structured, process-driven environment
Strong communicator and team player
Compensation & Benefits:
Salary: $50,000-$60,000 + bonus opportunity
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
401(k) with company contribution
Stable, team-oriented work environment with strong tenure
Pay Details: $50,000.00 to $60,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Katie Soderberg
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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