Legal Assistant - Personal Injury

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

Job summary

A leading law firm in Chicago seeks a Legal Assistant specializing in Personal Injury. The role involves managing complex cases, maintaining communication with clients, and ensuring deadlines are met. Ideal candidates are organized and self-motivated, with experience in personal injury law and a commitment to exceptional client service.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

401k & Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Casual dress code

Engaging work environment

Qualifications

• 2 years minimum experience in a Legal Assistant/Case Manager role.
• 2 years minimum experience in Personal Injury law.
• Ability to read, write, and converse in Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain a complex case load as primary support to the Attorney.
• Communicate effectively with clients demonstrating empathy.
• Electronically file motions and orders with the court.

Skills

Time Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Job description

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Job Title: Legal Assistant - Personal Injury 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 and maintain a complex case 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 while demonstrating empathy 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
• Schedule client 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 Attorney in a timely manner
• Other duties as assigned by Attorney or leadership team
  
  

Success Factors /Qualifications

• REQUIRED: 2-years minimum experience in a Legal Assistant/Case Manager role
• REQUIRED: 2-years 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 and a high level of 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
• Dental, Vision & Gift Life Insurance
• 401k & Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off (+ Birthday & Holidays)
• Casual dress code and engaging work environment
• Great location near public transit, parks, and shopping
• Potential to work a hybrid work schedule after onboarding period
  
  

Salary: $50000 - $62000 per year

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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