Prelitigation Legal Assistant - Personal Injury

Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates LTD.; Chicago Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading family-owned law firm in Chicago seeks a Personal Injury Legal Assistant for its Pre-Litigation team. The role requires strong organizational skills, critical thinking, and proficiency in managing client interactions. The successful candidate will support the team through various tasks, ensuring a high level of service for clients. Competitive compensation and benefits are included.

Benefits

Health Insurance - 100% Employee Premium Coverage

Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off (Birthday & Holidays)

Casual dress code

Potential for hybrid work

Qualifications

• 2-years minimum experience as a Legal Assistant in personal injury.
• 2-years minimum experience in prelitigation case workflow management.
• Able to work both independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain case files in client management system.
• Act as liaison between clients, insurance adjusters, and medical offices.
• Review and analyze medical records and bills.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Title: Legal Assistant - Prelitigation Classification: FT - Non-Exempt Department: CL Unlit Support Team

Horwitz, Horwitz, and Associates is a progressive family-owned law firm, located in Chicago's loop, who has represented Illinois' injured for over three generations. We are passionate about seeking justice for those who have been injured and who may have been previously denied representation. We are seeking to fill the role of Personal Injury Legal Assistant with our Firm.

About the Role:

The Pre-Litigation Legal Assistant - Personal Injury is self-motivated, dynamic, and completes tasks in a thorough and efficient manner. The person in this role supports and collaborates with the pre-litigation team in all day to day tasks and provides an outstanding client experience to the injured individuals. The ideal candidate has strong time management skills and is able to effectively manage conflicting priorities, while understanding the needs of both the client and Leader of the department.

Duties and Responsibilities: include the following, but are not limited to:

• Create, build, and maintain case files in client management system
• Act as a liaison between clients, insurance adjusters, and medical offices
• Adhere to deadlines and maintain database calendar(s)
• Review and analyze medical records and bills
• Prepare and supply clients' medical records to insurance carriers for evaluation
• Draft correspondence
• Assist with preparation of demand
• Process and distribute all incoming and outgoing checks for clients
• Effectively communicate with the clients while demonstrating empathy and understanding of their case
• Efficiently and effectively complete all assignments, tasks, and client calls
• Recognize and communicate escalated or urgent matters to the appropriate person in a timely manner
• Schedule client visits when needed
• Other duties as assigned by Leadership

Success Factors /Qualifications:

• REQUIRED: 2-years minimum experience as a Legal Assistant in personal injury
• REQUIRED: 2-years minimum experience in prelitigation case workflow management
• Able to work both independently and contribute to a positive team environment
• Self- motivated and goal driven
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Effective written and verbal communications skills
• Efficient with time management and deadline conscious
• Superior attention to detail and a high level of organization skills
• Commitment to providing outstanding customer service to both internally and externally

Salary & Benefits:

• Compensation range is $50,000 - $62,000 annually and is dependent on experience
• Health Insurance - HHA covers 100% of Employee Only premium
• Dental, Vision & Gift Life Insurance
• Pre-tax Flex & Transit benefits
• 401k
• Paid Time Off (Birthday & Holidays)
• Casual dress code and engaging work environment
• Great location near public transit, parks, and shopping
• Potential to work a hybrid schedule after onboarding period