Paralegal — Fast-Paced General Liability & Workers’ Comp

Hennessy & Roach, P.C.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

HSA

FSA

401(k)/Roth plan

Generous time off

Job summary

Hennessy & Roach, P.C. in Chicago seeks a full-time Paralegal to support a fast-paced workers’ compensation and general liability practice. Candidates must possess excellent organizational skills and be able to handle a variety of duties in a professional legal environment.

Shift options include 8:00am–4:00pm or 9:00am–5:00pm. The Paralegal role will develop case information, evidence, and settlement options, track cases, and support attorneys’ hearings.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate required. Certification from NALA or AACP preferred.
• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1–2+ years of Legal Assistant or Paralegal experience.
• Knowledge of legal principles, local, state, and federal laws.

Responsibilities

• Assists attorneys in hearings and trial preparations; drafts legal documents.
• Investigates and fact-finds for cases; cites relevant legal authorities.
• Maintains organized files; tracks calendars; meets deadlines; updates databases.
• Schedules depositions; assists with discovery; obtains medical records and IMEs.
• Prepares pleadings and exhibits; coordinates court appearances and travel.
• Monitors government regulations and records billable hours in software.

Skills

Legal research

Organization

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Paralegal certificate

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Perfect Law

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Hennessy & Roach, P.C. in Chicago seeks a full-time Paralegal to support a fast-paced workers’ compensation and general liability practice. Candidates must possess excellent organizational skills and be able to handle a variety of duties in a professional legal environment.

Shift options include 8:00am–4:00pm or 9:00am–5:00pm. The Paralegal role will develop case information, evidence, and settlement options, track cases, and support attorneys’ hearings.