Litigation Assistant

Witherite-Law-Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid Life Insurance

Company paid AD&D Insurance

STD coverage

Voluntary LTD, Critical Illness, and H

Hospital Indemnity Coverage

401(k) with company contributions

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Witherite Law Group in Chicago, IL is seeking a Litigation Assistant to manage a caseload of 50-80 personal injury cases, ensuring efficient handling of all litigation steps in a paperless environment.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in plaintiff's personal injury law, and strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in Filevine and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a plaintiff’s personal injury law firm.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills on the phone, in person and email.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Case Management software (Filevine preferred)

Responsibilities

• Possess a working knowledge of personal injury cases in all phases of litigation
• Effectively manage a case load of 50 - 80 cases
• Accurately track case data in case management software, Filevine
• Ability to operate in a 'paperless' environment, and to organize, distribute case documents digitally
• Responsible for preparing for and assembling Trial Binders and other case documents

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Filevine

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Litigation Assistant

Litigation Full Time Chicago, IL, US

Salary: $70,000.00 Annually

Position Summary:

Witherite Law Group and associated companies seeks professionals who want to join a high-performing team committed to working together to accomplish our mission and uphold our values of People First, Unmatched Expertise, and Integrity Always. The Litigation Assistant at Witherite Law Group will manage a caseload of 50-80 personal injury cases, ensuring all aspects of litigation are handled efficiently and effectively. This role requires the ability to track case data accurately in Filevine, prepare trial binders, and manage case documents in a digital, paperless environment. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of personal injury cases, particularly involving motor vehicle accidents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Possess a working knowledge of personal injury cases in all phases of litigation
• Effectively manage a case load of 50 - 80 cases
• Accurately track case data in case management software, Filevine
• Ability to operate in a 'paperless' environment, and to organize, distribute case documents digitally
• Responsible for preparing for and assembling Trial Binders and other case documents

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience, preferably in a plaintiff’s personal injury law firm
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills on the phone, in person and email
• Excellent time management, multi-tasking, and critical thinking abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Case Management software (Filevine preferred)
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in personal injury law involving motor vehicle accidents
• Excellent organizational skills with outstanding attention to detail
• Professional appearance and behavior
• Ability to maintain a high degree of discretion dealing with confidential information

Physical Requirements:

• Office environment with normal business hours necessary to satisfactorily perform job functions.
• Stationary Position – Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time.
• Move or Traverse – This position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, meeting rooms, office machinery such as a copy machine/printer, etc.May occasionally ascends/descends the stairs to get to other floors, cafeteria and parking area.
• Dexterity – constantly operates a computer and other office machinery such as a copy machine/printer.
• Move, Transport, Position, Put, Install, Remove - Occasionally moves supplies weighing up to 10 pounds for various presentation and event needs.
• Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information - The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess - The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Benefits and Perks:

• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid STD (with no waiting period)
• Option to purchase additional Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary LTD, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
• 401(k) with company contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement

Disclaimer: Please note that this job description is subject to change with or without prior notice, and that reasonable accommodation may be requested to perform the essential functions of the job.