High-Volume Personal Injury Scheduling Specialist

Witherite Law Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

STD

Additional Life Insurance

Voluntary LTD

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Witherite Law Group in Chicago, IL seeks a Scheduling Paralegal to manage a 75–100 case load, focusing on scheduling hearings, trials, depositions, and mediations. You will coordinate client meetings, draft correspondence, and maintain accurate case notes in Filevine while assisting attorneys' calendars for smooth case progression.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume personal injury environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Proficient in personal injury law involving motor vehicle accidents.
• Excellent time management, multi-tasking, and critical thinking skills.
• Detail oriented with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous experience working in a fast-paced high-volume environment.
• Minimum of 2 yrs. (5 preferred) working in high volume personal injury case litigation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Adobe, and Case Management (Filevine).
• Working knowledge of common deadlines and protocols of personal injury litigation.
• Professional appearance and behavior.
• Ability to work overtime as required in order to timely accomplish work expectations.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage a case load of 75 – 100 cases.
• Schedule hearings, trials, depositions, and mediations.
• Schedule client meetings including discovery meetings, deposition prep, and trial prep.
• Maintain case notes regarding scheduling in case management program (Filevine).
• Accurately manage attorney’s calendar.
• Verify and confirm attorney’s appointments daily.
• Draft deposition notices, hearing notices, and scheduling orders.
• Prepare client letters, supplemental demand letters, and misc. correspondence.

Skills

Time management

Multi-tasking

Critical thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Professional appearance

Overtime willingness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Adobe

Filevine

Job description

Witherite Law Group in Chicago, IL seeks a Scheduling Paralegal to manage a 75–100 case load, focusing on scheduling hearings, trials, depositions, and mediations. You will coordinate client meetings, draft correspondence, and maintain accurate case notes in Filevine while assisting attorneys' calendars for smooth case progression.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume personal injury environment.