Posted 25 July, 2026
Legal Secretary - Plaintiff Litigation
LHH US
Chicago, IL, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
Legal Secretary - Plaintiff Litigation
Location: Chicago, IL (or insert location) Compensation: $50,000-$72,000 annually, depending on experience Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, Paid Holidays, Life & Disability Insurance
About the Opportunity
Our client, a well-established plaintiff litigation law firm, is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their team. This role is ideal for a highly organized professional who thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment and enjoys keeping cases moving efficiently from intake through resolution.
Responsibilities
Pay Details: $50,000.00 to $72,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Katie Soderberg
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
Location: Chicago, IL (or insert location) Compensation: $50,000-$72,000 annually, depending on experience Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, Paid Holidays, Life & Disability Insurance
About the Opportunity
Our client, a well-established plaintiff litigation law firm, is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their team. This role is ideal for a highly organized professional who thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment and enjoys keeping cases moving efficiently from intake through resolution.
Responsibilities
- Manage service of process and ensure timely filing and serving of complaints
- Coordinate with attorneys and docketing staff regarding court deadlines and case milestones
- Track and manage discovery requests, responses, and documentation
- Order and organize medical records and supporting case documents
- Maintain attorney calendars using both manual and electronic calendaring systems
- Monitor court orders, deadlines, hearings, and follow-up tasks
- Support overall case workflow and maintain accurate electronic and physical files
- Prepare, revise, proofread, and format legal correspondence, pleadings, reports, and other legal documents
- Transcribe and draft documents from attorney dictation
- 3+ years of legal secretary experience supporting litigation attorneys
- Plaintiff litigation experience is required
- Strong understanding of litigation procedures, court filings, and service requirements
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
- Strong written communication and proofreading abilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management software
- Experience with dictation and transcription strongly preferred
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Life and disability insurance
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
Pay Details: $50,000.00 to $72,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Katie Soderberg
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
