Paralegal

Evans & Dixon, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

HSA

FSAs

Life/AD&D Insurance

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Paid PTO and Holidays

Job summary

Evans & Dixon is seeking an experienced Paralegal for our Chicago, IL office. You will support attorneys, organize case files, monitor timelines, and handle all aspects of cases from start to finish.

The role emphasizes strong writing, multitasking, and collaboration in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates have at least two years in workers' compensation defense or personal injury defense, are proficient with Word, Excel, and Outlook, and can work collaboratively in a team-driven setting.

Qualifications

• Two years of applicable legal experience in workers' compensation defense or personal injury defense.
• Ability to work in-office on a full-time basis.
• Excellent writing, typing, and editing skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedule depositions and medical exams and manage attorney calendars.
• Order, obtain, and summarize medical records for active files.
• Maintain case files and monitor deadlines, filings, and billing.
• Prepare and organize exhibitions, briefs, appeals, and other legal documents.
• Provide general administrative support to multiple attorneys.

Skills

Legal experience

Multitasking

Paralegal support

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Evans & Dixon is currently seeking to add an experienced Paralegal to our expanding & fast paced Chicago, IL office. As a Paralegal, you will be responsible for handling and maintaining cases from start to finish. You will provide support to the attorneys, organize and maintain case files, manage caseload requirements, and monitor case filing, timelines, and billing. Your responsibilities will include handling all aspects of the case including scheduling depositions, medical exams, ordering and summarizing medical records, and more! Successful candidates will have a durable work ethic, superior ability to multitask, and enjoy working in a fast pace and intellectually stimulating setting.

Gain valuable and real-world legal experience by working alongside experienced attorneys practicing in state and federal courts in the Midwest! If you like litigation and a fast-paced position, then this is the perfect job for you!

What You'll Do

• Scheduling: You will manage and maintain your attorney's calendar by scheduling depositions and medical examinations.
• Medical Records: You will order, obtain, and then summarize medical records for active files.
• Communication: You will have frequent contact with clients, opposing counsel, and medical specialists.
• Record Keeping: File and organize exhibitions, briefs, appeals, and other legal documents with the court or opposing counsel, and maintain all records for each case.
• Administrative Support: Support multiple attorneys by obtaining affidavits and other formal legal documents, reviewing trial transcriptions, and monitoring the attorney's deadlines and calendars.

What We're Looking For

• A minimum of two years of applicable experience in worker's compensation defense/personal injury defense
• Ability to work in-office on a full-time basis
• Fantastic writing, typing, and editing skills
• Must be comfortable utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Have the ability to edit and proofread correspondence and legal documents
• Must be very familiar with medical terminology
• Ability to work collaboratively with others in a team-oriented environment
• Must be well organized, detail-orientated and able to work in a fast-paced environment with changing work priorities
• Ability to communicate with a multitude of different people, such as clients, opposing counsel, medical experts, etc.

Education And Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Two plus years of applicable legal experience required
• Experience in worker's compensation defense & personal injury

About Us

Evans & Dixon provides Midwest business clients with sophisticated legal advice, responsive communications, and hands-on industry knowledge. Whether we are managing large-scale litigation, serving as outside general counsel or winning in high-stakes trials, our practical and efficient approach gets the job done. If you are looking to broaden your horizons and legal career, then this is the perfect opportunity for you!

The firm does offer a generous benefits package along with compensation based on experience level and client orientation:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Dependent, and Parking & Transit)
• Group Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Benefits
• Voluntary Life/AD&D, Accident, Specified Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Personal Time Off (PTO) and Holidays

Salary: $25 - $36 per hour