Legal Assistant - Personal Injury

Legal Assistant - Personal Injury

Legal Assistant - Personal Injury

Location: In-office; Chicago, IL

Compensation: Base $55K-$75K + $10K-15K in bonus opportunities

Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant with experience in personal injury matters to support our pre-litigation and litigation team. The ideal candidate will assist attorneys in case preparation, manage client communication, handle medical records and billing, and perform pre-litigation and litigation support tasks. This role requires strong organizational skills, familiarity with personal injury procedures, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Bilingual Spanish/English proficiency is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and paralegal support to attorneys handling personal injury matters, including drafting correspondence, pleadings, and discovery requests.
• Manage client intake and communication, maintain client files, and update case status in the case management system.
• Obtain, review, summarize, and organize medical records, bills, and related documentation; prepare medical chronologies and damage summaries.
• Assist with pre-litigation tasks such as demand preparation, settlement negotiations support, and statute of limitations tracking.
• Support litigation tasks including drafting and formatting court filings, e-filing documents, coordinating service of process, and preparing exhibits for trial.
• Coordinate with medical providers, lien holders, and expert witnesses to obtain necessary records and billing information.
• Prepare and maintain detailed case calendars, monitor deadlines, and ensure timely filing and responses.
• Assist attorneys in trial preparation, including organizing evidence, witness lists, and trial binders.
• Perform legal research and gather facts to support case strategy as requested by attorneys.
• Use case management software to record notes, update documents, and generate routine reports.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent experience in a law firm; bachelors degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience supporting personal injury attorneys or working as a paralegal/legal assistant in litigation and pre-litigation matters.
• Strong knowledge of personal injury procedures, medical records, damages assessment, and insurance practices.
• Proficiency with case management software, e-filing systems, Microsoft Office suite, and document management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience preparing demands, pleadings, discovery responses, and trial exhibits.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and the ability to summarize complex medical information.
• Bilingual Spanish/English skills highly desired to support Spanish-speaking clients and translate basic communications.
• Professional demeanor, strong client-service orientation, and ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Benefits

• Base Salary: $55K-$75K (DOE)
• $10K-15K in bonus opportunities
• Medical, Vision, and Dental at 90 days 

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 10/14/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter .  Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at Benefits@CyberCoders.com to make arrangements.

Salary

$55000 - $75000 USD per year

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