Legal Assistant

Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned law firm in Chicago is seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant to join their Personal Injury team. This role involves managing case loads, supporting attorneys, and providing outstanding client service. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in legal assistance and personal injury law, with excellent time management and communication skills.

Benefits

Health Insurance - HHA covers 100% of Employee Only premium

401k & Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off (+Birthday & Holidays)

Casual dress code

Potential for hybrid work schedule

Qualifications

• 2-year minimum experience in a Legal Assistant/Case Manager role.
• Experience in Personal Injury law required.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain complex case load for Attorney.
• Prepare, organize, and retrieve case files.
• Schedule client visits, court appearances, and mediations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Customer service

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Job description

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Job Title: Legal Assistant Classification: Full - Time - Non- Exempt Department: Common Law Support Team

Horwitz, Horwitz, and Associates is a progressive family-owned law firm, located in Chicago's loop, who has represented Illinois' injured for over three generations. We are passionate about seeking justice for those who have been injured and who may have been previously denied representation. We are seeking to fill the role of Personal Injury Legal Assistant with our Firm.

About the Role:

The Legal Assistant - Personal Injury is self-motivated, focused, and completes tasks in a thorough and efficient manner. The person in this role supports and works very closely with the Attorney in all day-to-day tasks and provides an outstanding client experience. The ideal candidate has strong time management skills and is able to effectively manage conflicting priorities, while understanding the needs of both the client and Attorney.

Duties and Responsibilities: include the following, but are not limited to:

• Manage andmaintainacomplexcase load as the primary support team member to the Attorney
• Manage multiple court mandated cutoffs with a high awareness of deadlines
• Prepare, organize, and retrieve case files
• Act as a liaison between the client and Attorney providing an excellent client experience
• Effectively communicate with the clients whiledemonstratingempathy and understanding of their case
• Efficiently and effectively complete all assignments, tasks, and client calls
• Electronically file motions and orders with the court
• Docket orders
• Scheduleclient visits/calls,court calls,mediations,depositions, court appearances, and pre-meetings with experts and clients
• Prepare court instructions
• Draft correspondence to opposing counsel
• Negotiate outstanding medical bills and subrogation liens
• Process and distribute all incoming and outgoing checks for clients
• Recognize and communicate escalated or urgent matters to Attorneyin a timely manner
• Other duties as assigned by Attorney orleadership team

Success Factors /Qualifications:

• REQUIRED: 2-year minimum experience in a Legal Assistant/Case Manager role
• REQUIRED:2- year minimum experience in Personal Injury law
• Able to work both independently and contribute to a positive team environment
• Self- motivated and goal driven
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Effective written and verbal communications skills
• Efficient with time management and deadline conscious
• Superior attention to detail anda high levelof organization skills
• Commitment to providing outstanding customer service both internally and externally
• Ability to read, write, and converse in Spanish is a plus

Salary & Benefits:

• Compensation range is $50,000 - $62,000 annually and depends on experience
• Health Insurance - HHA covers 100% of Employee Only premium
• 401k & Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off (+Birthday & Holidays)
• Casual dress code and engaging work environment
• Great locationnear public transit, parks, and shopping
• Potential to work a hybrid work schedule after onboarding period

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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