Legal Secretary

16 hours ago

Chicago, IL, United States G-PAC Full time
Job Description

gpac (The #1 Recruiting Firm in the Nation) is partnering with a well-established law firm representing individual and corporate policyholders in complex insurance coverage disputes to identify a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Secretary to support its litigation team.

This role is designed as fully in-office for the first six months, followed by eligibility for a hybrid work schedule based on performance and team needs.

Position: Legal Secretary - Insurance Coverage Litigation

About the Role

The Legal Secretary will provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys handling insurance coverage and bad faith litigation, including disputes involving commercial policies, professional liability, property damage, and complex insurance claims.

Responsibilities
  • Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents including pleadings, motions, and correspondence
  • File documents electronically in state and federal courts
  • Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and court appearances
  • Coordinate depositions, hearings, and mediations
  • Maintain and organize physical and electronic case files
  • Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counsel
  • Assist with billing, time entry, and administrative reporting
Qualifications
  • 3+ years of experience as a legal secretary or legal administrative assistant in a litigation environment
  • Experience supporting attorneys in insurance coverage, insurance defense, or complex civil litigation preferred
  • Strong knowledge of court filing procedures and litigation workflows
  • Excellent organizational, writing, and communication skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Practice Areas You Will Support
  • Insurance coverage litigation
  • Bad faith and complex insurance disputes
  • Commercial insurance claims
  • Policyholder representation


Interested?

If you're a skilled legal professional ready for a new challenge, reach out to Chad Calcaterra at gpac or send your resume directly for confidential consideration.
Email: chad.calcaterra@gogpac.com
Phone: (605) 401-6992

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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