Workers Compensation/Personal Injury Legal Assistant (LA) / Paralegal

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Workers Compensation/Personal Injury Legal Assistant/Paralegal Job at Law Firm

H1: Join Our Team as a Workers Compensation/Personal Injury Legal Assistant/Paralegal at Law Firm
H2: Experience the Exciting World of Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Law

Salary: Commensurate based on experience
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Various locations in Illinois (Bloomington, Champaign, Decatur, Macomb, Quincy, Rushville, Springfield)

Job Description:

- Seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant or Paralegal with at least two years of experience in worker's compensation and/or personal injury law.
- Must possess excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Responsible for managing all aspects of worker's compensation and/or personal injury cases, including opening and processing cases, requesting and creating supporting documents, and maintaining attorney calendars.
- Must align with the firm's mission and values and inspire and motivate other team members to deliver exceptional results.
- Foster a positive work environment by building effective relationships and making sound decisions.

Responsibilities:

- Conduct intake calls and client interviews.
- Organize and manage client files.
- Transcribe and compose routine letters and documents.
- Perform filing, copying, scanning, and file setup.
- Work with medical records and other documents, including organizing and indexing.
- Maintain attorney calendar and schedule appointments and deadlines.
- Prepare documentation for case files.
- Knowledge of legal management software.
- Conduct research to support legal proceedings.
- Respond to and manage client inquiries.
- Act as a liaison between clients and attorneys.
- Prepare discovery documents, legal pleadings, and correspondence.
- Review and analyze medical records and other documents.
- Assist with trial preparation.
- Must have exceptional communication skills and be comfortable communicating with various parties.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Skilled at multitasking.
- Knowledge of MS Office Applications.
- Ability to organize daily activities and work well in a team.

Requirements:

- Minimum of two years of experience in worker's compensation and/or personal injury law.
- Detail-oriented and self-starter with a strong work ethic.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.
- Familiarity with legal management software.
- Proficient in MS Office Applications.

Additional Information:

- Full-time position, Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM with an hour for lunch.
- Must be able to work from one of the following office locations in Illinois: Bloomington, Champaign, Decatur, Macomb, Quincy, Rushville, or Springfield.
- Please submit cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to apply.

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Detail-oriented, self-starter, responsible, organizational, communication, confidentiality, professionalism, legal management software, research, time management, multitasking, MS Office Applications

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Provide cover letter, resume, and salary requirements through application link

Qualification and Experience At least 2 years of prior worker's compensation and/or personal injury experience

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