Paralegal, Legal Assistant

Barney & Karamanis, LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Barney & Karamanis, LLP in Chicago Loop is hiring a full-time Paralegal / Legal Assistant with 2-5 years of litigation experience. The role focuses on ordering medical records/bills and deposition transcripts, issuing subpoenas, and supporting staff with phones, scanning, copying and filing.

In-office five days a week; attention to deadlines and independence are valued. Knowledge of Word and Excel is required; prior litigation experience is essential and plaintiff work is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of litigation experience required.
• Knowledge of Word and Excel is required.
• Reliable, detail-oriented and organized; able to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Order and follow up of medical records/bills and deposition transcripts.
• Issue subpoenas and provide general legal support to office staff.
• Answer phones, scan, copy and file documents.

Skills

Litigation experience

Detail oriented

Organized

Deadline-driven

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

PARALEGAL / LEGAL ASSISTANT:

Barney & Karamanis, LLP, a Chicago Loop law firm, is seeking to hire a full-time Paralegal / Legal Assistant with 2-5 years of litigation experience to join its growing practice. The primary focus of this position will involve ordering and follow up of all medical records/bills and deposition transcripts, issuing subpoenas, and providing general legal support to office staff including answering phones, document scanning, copying and filing. The ideal candidate should be reliable, detailed-oriented, organized, able to meet deadlines, prioritize tasks, and have the ability to work independently in a challenging environment. Knowledge of Word/Excel required. Prior litigation experience is REQUIRED and Plaintiff work is a plus. This position requires 5 days in office and offers a competitive salary, health insurance and matching 401K. Job Type: Full-time

Pay

$50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off Work Location: In person