Legal Assistant, Insurance Coverage & Litigation

Job overview

The Legal Assistant, Insurance Coverage & Litigation role is onsite five days per week in Chicago, IL. The posting states an anticipated salary range of $70,000 and above. Weber Gallagher is a law firm with more than 160 legal professionals across 13 locations. The assistant supports attorneys and legal staff with insurance defense, liability, coverage, litigation, and case management. The role helps keep matters organized and moving by preparing court documents, tracking deadlines, coordinating case events, maintaining files, and communicating with clients and other parties.

What you'll do

• Assist attorneys with insurance defense, liability, and coverage matters
• prepare, edit, and file legal documents in Illinois state and federal courts
• draft correspondence, pleadings, discovery, motions, and notices
• coordinate hearings, mediations, depositions, and meetings
• maintain calendars, deadlines, and client files
• communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, witnesses, and insurance representatives
• assist with billing and expense tracking.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

legal assistant

insurance coverage

litigation support

insurance defense

court filings

case management

legal documents

chicago il

weber gallagher

onsite

$70k+ anticipated

microsoft office

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k), medical benefits, and bonuses
• the firm describes its benefits as generous.

Why this role

The posting requires at least three years of experience as a Legal Assistant supporting attorneys in litigation and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

About the employer

Weber Gallagher is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.