Legal Administrative Assistant - Workers Comp

Description:

The Legal Assistant performs a broad range of secretarial, administrative, and clerical support duties for one or more attorneys. Organizes and maintains all files, calendars/scheduling, and other correspondence relating to litigation and administrative matters under direct supervision of attorneys.

Requirements:

Seeking a Legal Assistant with experience in Workers Comp and/or Personal Injury for our 70-year-old law firm in The Loop.

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Ordering and following up on requests for medical records and bills
• Preparing medical bill evaluations on injury cases
• Assisting attorney with disbursement of funds once case settles
• Mailing, faxing, or arranging for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials
• Receiving and placing telephone calls; scheduling and making appointments
• Assisting with office administrative duties by making photocopies of correspondence, documents, and other printed matters
• Organizing and maintaining documents and case files
• Assisting attorneys in collecting information relevant to caseloads
• Attending legal meetings to take notes, such as client interviews, hearings, or depositions
• Drafting and typing office memos
• Completing various forms, such as accident reports, trial and courtroom requests, and applications for clients
• Performing other work-related duties as assigned

NO RECRUITERS OR STAFFING AGENCIES WILL BE CONSIDERED.

NO REMOTE/VIRTUAL ASSISTANTS NEED APPLY; THIS IS AN IN-PERSON ROLE AT OUR CHICAGO OFFICE.