Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Location: Chicago, IL 60601 (Hybrid – In-Office and Remote)
Position Type: Temporary full-time with potential for permanent full-time hire
Firm: Workplace Law Partners, P.C.
Salary Range: $35,000-55,000 (depending on experience)
Practice Areas: Employment Law and Litigation
About Us:
Workplace Law Partners, P.C. is a boutique employment law firm committed to protecting the rights of workers and advancing fairness in the workplace. We represent employees in a wide range of matters, including wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour violations, and whistleblower claims. Our small, collaborative team is passionate about social justice, and we strive to provide high-quality, compassionate legal representation to individuals facing challenges at work.
Job Description:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Paralegal/ Legal Assistant to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, excellent written and verbal communication abilities, and a genuine interest in employment law. This role is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with attorneys and clients on meaningful cases that make a difference.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with receiving, sorting, scanning, saving, and forwarding incoming mail to the appropriate attorneys
- Assist with intake calls and intake follow up
- Assist with administrative tasks
- Support attorneys in all phases of pre-litigation and litigation
- Prepare case chronologies and timelines to assist attorneys in litigation strategy
- Assist with court filings in state and federal court (e-filing experience preferred)
- Assist with the assembly, production and tracking of discovery materials
- Prepare and send subpoenas for records and witnesses
- Draft and proofread legal documents including demand letters, discovery requests and responses, pleadings, and client correspondence
- Correspond and communicate with courts, clients, witnesses, experts and opposing counsel regarding hearings, depositions, trials and various meetings
Qualifications:
- 1-2+ years of legal assistant/paralegal experience preferred (employment law a plus)
- Prefer familiarity with federal and Illinois state court procedures and e-filing systems; managing case files, docket deadlines, and maintaining internal case tracking systems
- Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
- Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
- Demonstrated professionalism and ability to work well with attorneys and staff at all levels
- Strong desire to learn more, and achieve more, to support the team’s success
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and legal practice management software
- Commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality of all firm and client information
- Use of Artificial Intelligence to achieve tasks
- Spanish bilingual preferred