Legal Assistant

The Law Office of Erin M. Wilson LLC

Position: Legal Assistant

Practice Area: Family Law

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: $55,000 per year plus benefits

Job Location: Training in person; transition to remote if the candidate wishes to be remote. Office is in the East Loop of Chicago

Candidate

Family Law Firm seeks a legal assistant with a minimum of 5 years of experience. Applicants must be energetic, organized, tech savvy, able to take direction quickly and accurately and who is also motivated. Must take initiative and can manage a significant caseload, while also learning under experienced family law attorneys. Being able to work independently is a must. We are a friendly, hardworking team we get along, have social events, and support each other. You can work from home, and we offer flexibility as needed with the main priority of making sure the work is getting done.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the first point of contact for incoming calls and client inquiries

Schedule consultations, court appearances, depositions, and meetings

Draft, revise, and finalize pleadings, court forms, and legal correspondence

E-file documents via Illinois e-filing systems (Odyssey and CCC Portal)

Organize and maintain both physical and digital files (Dropbox)

Manage all service processing such as (email, sheriff, or special process servers)

Track deadlines and manage attorney calendars

Support discovery, subpoenas, and trial preparation

Assist with intake, file opening/closing

Provide general administrative support to attorneys and firm leadership

Qualifications

5+ years of law firm experience (family law strongly preferred)

Familiarity with Cook County e-filing systems (Odyssey and CCC Portal)

Proficient with Microsoft Office, Dropbox, and Adobe Acrobat

Strong writing and communication skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

Punctual, proactive, and committed to professional growth

Benefits

Health Insurance

401 (k)

Hybrid work schedule

Flexible start/end time options to support work-life balance

Supportive team environment and mentorship

Unlimited PTO after the probationary period

Contact: Please send resumes, cover letters and references to @ewilsonfamilylaw.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60601