Personal Injury Paralegal

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

PTO

Hybrid work option

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Personal Injury Paralegal in Chicago, IL to support an attorney with all aspects of personal injury cases. The role emphasizes organization, case management, and trial support in a collaborative legal team.

The ideal candidate will have a paralegal certificate or relevant personal injury experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with legal software and MS Office. A hybrid work arrangement is available after training and adjustment to the role.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate or relevant experience in personal injury law.
• Strong understanding of the litigation process and legal terminology.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in legal software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and file legal documents, including complaints, motions, and discovery responses.
• Conduct case intake and gather essential client and case details.
• Manage client communication to provide updates and obtain necessary information.
• Organize and review medical records, police reports, and insurance documentation.
• Coordinate depositions, medical examinations, and court appearances.
• Maintain case files and ensure all relevant information is up-to-date.
• Prepare settlement demands and assist in negotiating settlements with insurance adjusters.
• Support attorneys in trial preparation, including preparing exhibits, subpoenas, and witness lists.
• Track deadlines for filings, hearings, and discovery responses.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Independence and collaboration

Litigation process understanding

MS Office proficiency

Legal software proficiency

Education

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal software

Job description

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for helping clients navigate the legal process? We are seeking a Personal Injury Paralegal to join our clients team and support an attorney with all aspects of personal injury cases. This role is perfect for someone with strong organizational skills and a fair amount of trial experience.

Salary range:

$50,000 - $78,000 plus benefits.

Location:

Chicago, IL

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft and file legal documents, including complaints, motions, and discovery responses.
• Conduct case intake and gather essential client and case details.
• Manage client communication to provide updates and obtain necessary information.
• Organize and review medical records, police reports, and insurance documentation.
• Coordinate depositions, medical examinations, and court appearances.
• Maintain case files and ensure all relevant information is up-to-date.
• Prepare settlement demands and assist in negotiating settlements with insurance adjusters.
• Support attorneys in trial preparation, including preparing exhibits, subpoenas, and witness lists.
• Track deadlines for filings, hearings, and discovery responses.

Qualifications:

• Paralegal certificate or relevant experience in personal injury law.
• Strong understanding of the litigation process and legal terminology.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in legal software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

What They Offer:

• Hands-on experience in personal injury litigation.
• Opportunities for growth within a supportive legal team.
• A chance to make a meaningful impact by helping injured clients secure justice.
• Opportunity for hybrid work once adjusted to the role.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

This posting is a representative sample of the types of roles we typically place with our clients. Depending on the specific client, location, and role, the salary range is estimated to be $55,000 to $78,000 and benefits may include Health, Dental, Vision, PTO and 401(k)