Legal Staff Paralegal in Chicago, IL

Law Firm

Chicago, IL

Legal Staff Paralegal in Chicago, IL

Legal Staff

1-3 yrs required

No

Job Title: Bilingual Personal Injury Legal Assistant

Job Responsibilities:
As a Bilingual Personal Injury Legal Assistant at the law firm, you will be an integral part of the pre-litigation team, handling personal injury cases from their inception to settlement. Your key responsibilities will include:

- Opening and setting up new client files.
- Reporting claims to insurance companies and placing statutory lien holders on notice.
- Drafting representation letters and requesting police reports.
- Ordering medical records and bills.
- Collaborating with attorneys, case managers, and medical coordinators.
- Communicating effectively with insurance adjusters, medical providers, and other related parties.

Education and Experience Information:
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required.
- Ideally, candidates should have 1+ year of experience in a similar role, or equivalent education.
- A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
- Previous experience in customer service or administration is preferred.
- Candidates must be computer literate and proficient with standard productivity software.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, effective team player skills, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
- The ability to handle challenging situations with a friendly and approachable demeanor is necessary.

Salary Information:
The anticipated pay range for this position is $43,000 - $52,000 per year. The offered salary will depend on various factors, including years of experience in the job, years of experience in the required industry, and education level. The law firm is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not apply to positions in other states.

Benefits:
The law firm offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, which includes:

- 12 paid holidays annually.
- 10 days of paid vacation annually.
- 10 days of sick leave annually.
- Medical insurance.
- 401(k) with a 4% fully vested safe-harbor company match.
- Communications stipend for remote employees.
- Regular firm events such as happy hours, team building, and holiday parties.
- Laptops are replaced every three years, and after three years, your work laptop becomes your personal laptop.

The law firm is committed to creating a supportive and fun-loving work environment where employees can make meaningful contributions, learn, and grow. It values radical authenticity, a growth mindset, striving for the win, respect for each other, and abiding integrity.