Senior Litigation Su....
Senior Litigation SupportParalegal Full-Time On-Site
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14-03-2023
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Job Description
Req ID : 1974289
Role Highlights
- Ability to guide direction of growing plaintiff injury practice
- Full-time
- In-person (primarily)
- Chicago, IL
Our client is a growing, high volume plaintiff’s injury law firm in the Chicago Loop. Their staff is passionate about helping injured people get the benefits and recovery they deserve. They are looking for an experienced personal injury paralegal/senior litigation professional to join the team and support the personal injury practice. This is a great opportunity for an experienced and process driven professional to expand their impact and responsibilities in a nimble, collaborative environment.
You Will be Expected to:
- Own the process flow and task management for all plaintiff side personal injury cases, including developing, implementing and training others on these processes/systems as needed.
- Manage the file opening and tracking process to ensure all information is accurate and complete, and that deadlines are met. This includes detailed client intake through case resolution while leveraging case management and other tools.
- Manage a large volume of cases at various phases of the litigation lifecycle
- Obtain and organize client medical records and bills
- Draft routine letters/communications including motions, subpoenas and correspondence
- Draft standard complaints, responses and discovery requests
- Maintain complex case calendars and schedule Maintain all case related filings efficiently and accurately
- Communicate with clients on status and as requested by the attorney.
- Coordinate with OPC/Vendors/Court: send pleadings, set up depositions, coordinate site visits with experts, etc.
- Identify opportunities to move the office to a more efficient and digital first workflow, and implement improvements as needed with support of firm leadership
- You have 4+ years of experience in plaintiff side personal injury, discovery, and/or medical bill and record collection.
- You have an ability and desire to create, iterate and train others on process and systems workflows
- You are an excellent written and interpersonal communicator
- You pride yourself on an ability to deliver high quality work product and juggle multiple responsibilities
- You have advanced knowledge and use of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word, as well as case management tools (Filevine)
- Bilingual/Spanish-speaking preferred but not required
- Experience in plaintiff injury law is our highest priority vs a specific certification or educational background
Why You Should Join Us
- You want to manage your work independently while still being part of a supportive team.
- Small team focused on great client service
- Opportunity to shape the future of firm operations
- Work with excellent legal professionals and in a collaborative environment
- Competitive salary and benefits that includes 401k, profit sharing, health insurance and generous PTO
Complete the application and submit your resume via NextGroup's website at Senior Paralegal, Chicago. A member of the NextGroup search team will contact those who are a potential fit to discuss next steps.
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