Legal Assistant

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Salary Information:

The salary for a Legal Assistant at Hennessy & Roach, . ranges from $40,000 to $50,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Job Title: Legal Assistant - Hennessy & Roach, .

H1: Join Our Team as a Legal Assistant at Hennessy & Roach, .

H2: Seeking Experienced Legal Assistant for Growing Law Firm in Chicago

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- Enhance Your Career as a Legal Assistant at Hennessy & Roach, .
- Join a Growing Law Firm as a Legal Assistant in Chicago
- Competitive Salary and Comprehensive Benefits Package Available for Legal Assistant at Hennessy & Roach, .

Law Firm Description:

Hennessy & Roach, . is a well-established law firm located in Chicago that specializes in defending employers in Workers’ Compensation and defendants in General Liability matters. With over 25 years of experience, our firm has expanded to include additional offices in Springfield, Illinois; St. Louis, Missouri; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Indianapolis, Indiana; Overland Park, KS; Omaha, Nebraska; and Brentwood, Tennessee. Our team of dedicated attorneys handle cases throughout the States of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, Wisconsin, and Tennessee. Founded by Thomas G. Hennessy and James P. Roach in 1993, our firm continues to grow and is seeking a talented Legal Assistant to join our team.

Job Summary:

Hennessy & Roach, . is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support multiple attorneys in the preparation and defense of worker’s compensation cases. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of Administrative Assistant experience in a corporate or legal office, working knowledge of legal rules and procedures, and exceptional communication and organizational skills. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities:

- Keep cases organized by establishing, organizing, and maintaining files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software.
- Develop cases by maintaining contact with people involved in the case, scheduling depositions, assisting with discovery requests and responses, requesting medical records, scheduling IMEs, preparing, and filing pleadings.
- Enhance hearing preparations and proceedings by organizing evidence, preparing exhibits, scheduling witnesses, ensuring that witnesses are ready when needed.
- Transcribe dictation, complete daily mailings, maintain firm calendar, and coordinate court appearances and out of town travel.
- Accomplish organization goals, accept new and different requests, and explore opportunities to add value to efficiency and effectiveness of job responsibilities.
- Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

- High school diploma or GED (or equivalent) required; associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
- Paralegal certificate preferred.
- 2+ years of Administrative Assistant experience supporting corporate or legal office in an administrative capacity.
- Working knowledge of legal rules and procedures.
- Microsoft Word experience required; Excel and PowerPoint experience preferred.
- Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills.
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to multi-task.
- Excellent telephone, writing, and proofreading skills.
- Must be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines under pressure.
- Must be able to work as part of a team, too independently.
- Organization, Planning, Attention to Detail, and Dependability.
- Firm and Client Confidentiality required.

Benefits:

- Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending Account (FSA), Health Spending Account (HSA), Short Term & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and 401(k)/Roth retirement plan with company match.
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Salary Information:

The salary for a Legal Assistant at Hennessy & Roach, . ranges from $40,000 to $50,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Join the Team at Hennessy & Roach, . as a Legal Assistant:

If you are a highly organized and detail-oriented individual with a passion for the legal field, we invite you to apply for our Legal Assistant position at Hennessy & Roach, . Our firm offers a supportive and collaborative work environment, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits package. Join us and enhance your career as a Legal Assistant in a growing law firm in Chicago. All applications will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending Account (FSA), Health Spending Account (HSA), Short Term & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and 401(k)/Roth retirement plan with company match.

High school diploma or GED (or equivalent) required; associate or bachelor's degree preferred. Paralegal certificate preferred.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to the attention of Human Resources at [company email address].

Qualification and Experience High school diploma or GED (or equivalent) required; associate or bachelor's degree preferred. Paralegal certificate preferred. 2+ years of Administrative Assistant experience supporting corporate or legal office in an administrative capacity. Working knowledge of legal rules and procedures. Microsoft Word experience required; Excel and PowerPoint experience preferred. Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills. Excellent attention to detail with the ability to multi-task. Excellent telephone, writing, and proofreading skills. Must be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines under pressure. Must be able to work as part of a team, too independently. Organization, Planning, Attention to Detail, and Dependability. Firm and Client Confidentiality required.

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