Legal Assistant — General Liability Insurance Defense

Job overview

The Legal Assistant — General Liability Insurance Defense is listed as an onsite role in Chicago, IL. Compensation is not specified. The position provides administrative and legal support to attorneys and other legal staff at Chartwell Law. The role helps attorneys manage casework and legal operations by preparing documents, coordinating schedules, maintaining files, and supporting filings and case preparation. Accurate, organized support contributes to timely work across multiple matters.

What you'll do

• Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents and correspondence
• manage attorney calendars and schedule meetings
• coordinate travel
• file documents with courts and agencies
• maintain physical and electronic client files
• assist with time entry, billing, and expenses
• communicate with clients, courts, and staff
• conduct basic legal research
• support discovery and trial preparation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

legal assistant

general liability

insurance defense

chartwell law

chicago il

onsite listing

legal documents

court filings

case preparation

discovery support

attorney calendar management

client files

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred; two years of legal assistant or administrative support experience preferred. The listing notes the position may be remote, hybrid, or fully in-office depending on role and firm needs, and includes #LI-Onsite.

About the employer

Chartwell Law is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.