Legal Assistant - General Liability
At Chartwell, we don’t just serve clients—we live our values. With nearly 300 attorneys in 30+ offices nationwide, we’re a fast-growing civil litigation firm built on collaboration, innovation, and integrity. Our culture is guided by the Chartwellian Charter—a 10-point promise to support one another, embrace diversity, and pursue excellence.
We’re seeking professionals who bring talent, humility, and heart. Here, you’ll find more than a job—you’ll find community, opportunity, and a voice that matters. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, wellness and mentoring programs, and a workplace that celebrates your growth. What sets us apart is our ability to blend national reach with a close-knit, collegial atmosphere. We work seamlessly across offices and practices, share knowledge freely, and step up for each other. Our team helps shape the firm’s future, contributes to thought leadership, and gives back through meaningful initiatives. If you're ready to be part of a team that values “we” over “me,” we’d love to hear from you.Chartwell Law office is currently seeking a full time Legal Assistant for the General Liability team in our Chicago, IL office. The ideal candidate must have at least three years' experience preparing discovery responses/pleadings and motions and legal assistant responsibilities. Must have excellent organizational, communication, writing, research skills, and the ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
Experience:- Odyssey efiling;
- Pacer/Pacer efiling;
- Independently docket dates, deadlines & reminders;
- Knowledge of court procedures – Cook County & outlying counties;
- Able to work from Chicago office on designated days;
- Prioritize work independently;
- Finalize documents & correspondence;
- Serve subpoenas & track progress;
- Issue discovery & manage incoming discovery disclosures & requests;
- Place summonses for service w/ Sheriff & SPS & track progress;
- Independently draft appropriate notices – Certificates of Service, Notices of Motion, Notices of Deposition, etc;
- Able to work independently & handle many moving parts;
- Able to take direction & learn our systems/practices.
- 2+ years of legal experience
- Candidates must have experience in preparing and serving documents
- Candidates will be required to enter and bill their time
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook as well as other Microsoft Office applications including Word, Adobe PDF creation and searches
- Familiarity with and prior use of NetDocs, knowledge of Aderant Expert is a plus
- Nitro PDF
Hourly rate - $31.25/hr -$36.00/hr depending on experience
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