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

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Law Firm Seeking Experienced Workers Compensation/Personal Injury Legal Assistant or Paralegal in Illinois

H1: Join Our Team at a Leading Law Firm in Illinois: Workers Compensation/Personal Injury Legal Assistant or Paralegal Position Available
H2: Seeking Detail-Oriented and Self-Starter with 2+ Years of Experience in Workers Compensation and/or Personal Injury

Job Title: Workers Compensation/Personal Injury Legal Assistant (LA) / Paralegal
Department: Worker's Compensation/Personal Injury
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Commensurate based on experience

Job Description:

- Seeking a Legal Assistant or Paralegal with at least two years of experience in worker's compensation and/or personal injury cases
- Must be detail-oriented, self-starter with great work attitude
- Responsible for handling all aspects of worker's compensation and/or personal injury cases, from opening to completion
- Duties include creating and requesting supporting documents, maintaining attorney calendars, and overall file management
- Excellent organizational and communication skills (verbal and written) required
- Must be able to work independently with confidentiality and professionalism in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Position Summary:

- Support the Kanoski Bresney (KB) mission and values
- Motivate and inspire team members to deliver exceptional results through consistent example and influence
- Foster a positive work environment by building effective relationships and making sound decisions
- Deliver high-quality, client-focused results in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Key Responsibilities:

- Receive intake calls and conduct client intake interviews
- Manage and organize client files
- Transcribe and compose routine letters and documents
- Perform filing, copying, scanning, and file set up tasks
- Work with medical records and other documents, including organizing and indexing
- Maintain attorney calendar and schedule appointments and deadlines
- Prepare documentation for file and conduct research to support legal proceedings
- Act as a liaison between client and attorney
- Prepare discovery documents, legal pleadings, and correspondence
- Review and analyze medical records and other documents as required
- Assist attorney with trial preparation
- Must have exceptional communication skills and be comfortable communicating with clients, courts, witnesses, and third-parties
- Skilled in professional oral and written communication and following oral and written instructions
- Ability to work independently and meet time-sensitive goals
- Able to multi-task and prioritize tasks effectively
- Knowledge of MS Office Applications and ability to organize daily activities
- Must be a team player

Additional Information:

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

Join our team at a leading law firm in Illinois and utilize your experience in worker's compensation and/or personal injury cases to make a positive impact on our clients. As a Legal Assistant or Paralegal, you will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, handle all aspects of cases, and contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality, client-focused results.

Requirements:

- 2+ years of experience in worker's compensation and/or personal injury cases
- Detail-oriented and self-starter with a great work attitude
- Excellent organizational and communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to work independently with confidentiality and professionalism in a high-volume environment
- Knowledge of legal management software
- Skilled in conducting research and preparing legal documents and correspondence
- Familiarity with medical records and legal proceedings
- Must be able to work from one of our office locations in Illinois

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our clients. Apply now and be a part of our mission to provide exceptional legal services in worker's compensation and personal injury cases.

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Competitive salary and benefits package

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Detail-oriented, Self-starter, Organizational skills, Communication skills, Legal management software, Research, Trial preparation, MS Office Applications

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Provide cover letter, resume, and salary requirements

Qualification and Experience Legal Assistant or Paralegal with at least two years of prior worker's compensation and/or personal injury experience

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