What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Kennedys Law?
Kennedys is seeking a Legal Assistant/Secretary to join its Chicago Office. Our ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in insurance defense/coverage litigation, and will assist attorneys with all aspects of litigation including discovery, court filings and trial preparation.
We offer a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package.
The annualized salary range for this role is $65,000-$75,000; however, actual salary is contingent upon level of experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
Our core benefits include a generous combined leave program, bonuses, medical, dental and vision plans, a flexible spending account plan, 401(k) matching and pension plans, life insurance, disability insurance and commuter benefits.
Kennedys also provides a variety of benefits to help employees better manage their work and personal lives. These include subsidized back-up child and elder care, an employee assistance program, and healthcare advocacy and wellness services.
The schedule for this role is hybrid, 3 days in office and 2 days remote.
Required Experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience in insurance defense/coverage litigation
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Word, Excel and Outlook)
- Prior knowledge or experience working with Elite E3 and iManage, highly preferred
- Excellent organizational skills and have a keen attention to detail
- Ability to turn work around in an efficient manner with minimal errors is required
- Effective communication skills and ability to proactively manage assignments
- Thorough working knowledge of and experience working with the Federal and Illinois court systems.
Please let us know if you require any additional support or adjustments to be made in order to submit your application to Kennedys.
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000
