Legal Assistant Workers' Compensation

Hennessy & Roach; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Chicago seeks a Workers' Compensation legal assistant to enhance attorneys' effectiveness. The role involves organizing case information, transcribing dictation, and supporting trial proceedings. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills and experience in a law firm setting.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 3+ years of legal support experience in a law firm, defense work preferred.
• Typing speed of 70 WPM required.
• Dictation experience required.

Responsibilities

• Transcribing dictation and electronic filing.
• Organizing evidence and preparing exhibits for trial.
• Maintaining files and coordinating court appearances.

Skills

Organization

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Self-Motivation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Company Description

Hennessy & Roach, P.C. is a law firm defending employers in Workers’ Compensation and defendants in General Liability matters. H&R is based in Chicago with additional offices in Springfield, Illinois; St. Louis, Missouri; Overland Park, KS; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Indianapolis, Indiana;Brentwood, Tennessee;and Omaha, Nebraska. The firm handles matters throughout the States of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. Founded by Thomas G. Hennessy and James P. Roach on May 17, 1993, the firm continues to grow.

Job Description

The Workers' Compensation legal assistant enhances attorneys’ effectiveness by developing case information, evidence, and settlement options; tracking cases; supporting attorney's trial proceedings. This position will support multiple attorneys with the preparation of documents for cases.

Job Functions:

• Transcribing dictation
• Electronic filing via the CompFile system
• Keeps cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software.
• Enhances trial proceedings by organizing evidence; preparing exhibits; scheduling witnesses; ensuring that witnesses are ready when needed.
• 90% of the job is typing and transcribing dictation, coordinating depositions and IME’s, maintenance of files, including file aways, and coordination of court appearances.
• Fast paced and accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (or equivalent) required.
• Dictation experience required
• Typing speed of 70 WPM
• 3+ years of legal support experience in a law firm, defense work preferred.
• Working knowledge of court rules and procedures.
• Microsoft Word experience required; Excel and PowerPoint experience preferred.
• Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to multi-task.
• Must be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Firm and Client Confidentiality required.

Additional Information

Benefitsinclude: Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Accident, Group Term life, Voluntary term life, STD, LTD, 401(k)/Roth retirement plan with company match and paid time off.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.