Litigation Paralegal – Manage 50–75 Cases & Trial Prep

Witherite Law Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance

Company Paid STD (with no waiting)**

Option to purchase additional Life and

Voluntary LTD, Critical Illness, Accd.

401(k) with company contributions

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Witherite Law Group in Chicago, IL seeks a Paralegal to join a high-performing team. You will manage a caseload of 50-75 cases, assist attorneys with drafting demand letters, pleadings, motions, and discovery responses, and audit case data in Filevine.

This role requires a college degree or paralegal certification and at least 4 years in a plaintiff’s personal injury firm; trucking litigation experience is a plus. Salary is $100,000 annually plus benefits and a comprehensive rewards package.

Qualifications

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills on the phone, in person and email.
• Excellent time management, multi-tasking, and critical thinking abilities.
• College degree or comparable paralegal certification and experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience required in a plaintiff’s personal injury law firm, 5+ years' experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Case Management software (Filevine preferred).

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage a case load of 50-75 cases
• Accurately draft demand letters, pleadings, discovery and various motions
• Continually communicate with clients, counsel, experts, and courts
• Audit cases for all expenses (medical bills, case expenses, LOP providers, subrogation liens)
• Accurately maintain case management data in Filevine (case management database)
• Prepare trial documents and assist with trial preparation
• Proficient in personal injury law involving motor vehicle collisions
• Proficient in preparing discovery responses
• Detail oriented with a focus on grammar and language arts
• Professional appearance and behavior
• Working knowledge of common deadlines and protocols of personal injury litigation
• Trucking experience preferred

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

College degree

Paralegal certification

Tools

Filevine

Microsoft Office

Job description

Witherite Law Group in Chicago, IL seeks a Paralegal to join a high-performing team. You will manage a caseload of 50-75 cases, assist attorneys with drafting demand letters, pleadings, motions, and discovery responses, and audit case data in Filevine.

This role requires a college degree or paralegal certification and at least 4 years in a plaintiff’s personal injury firm; trucking litigation experience is a plus. Salary is $100,000 annually plus benefits and a comprehensive rewards package.