What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal/Legal Assistant (2 + years experience required) position at Confidential?
We are in search of a Paralegal/Legal Secretary for our Chicago office. Experience in plaintiff personal injury litigation required and workers' compensation would also be helpful for this position but not required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support supervising attorney's caseload
- Order all records and bills
- Identifying and confirming liens
- Awareness of state and federal court rules, procedures, and deadlines
- Effectively manage the attorney's calendar
- Draft basic pleadings and discovery requests & responses
- Familiar with e-filing
- Demonstrate resourcefulness and effectively work in a team environment with the supervising attorney
- Case management to include regular client contact via email and telephone
- Assist attorney with any needed trial preparations
This position is full-time, in-office. It is not remote.
We are looking for an applicant who is proactive, a fast-learner, and has a great positive attitude. Ability to work independently is required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Will you be able to reliably commute to Chicago, IL 60602 for this job?
Experience:
- Paralegal: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $80,000
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