Paralegal

Evans & Dixon LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life/AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Paid Maternity Leave

Wellness Program

EAP

Paid PTO & Holidays

401(k) with Profit Sharing

Job summary

Evans & Dixon LLC in Chicago seeks an experienced Paralegal to support attorneys from case inception to closure. You will schedule depositions, manage medical records, and coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, and medical experts in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of workers' compensation or personal injury defense experience, excellent writing and editing abilities, and proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Schedule depositions and medical examinations for attorneys.
• Order, obtain, and summarize medical records for active files.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and medical specialists.
• File and organize exhibitions, briefs, appeals, and other documents; maintain records for each case.
• Provide administrative support to multiple attorneys; monitor deadlines and calendars.

Skills

Scheduling

Medical Records

Client Communication

Record Keeping

Administrative Support

Editing

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Teamwork

Organization

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Two plus years of legal experience

Workers' Compensation & Personal Injury experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft 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:

As a Paralegal, you will assist your team of attorneys and legal support staff by:

• 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