Paralegal

About the role

Evans & Dixon is currently seeking to add an experienced Paralegal to our expanding & fast paced Chicago, IL office. As a Paralegal, you will be responsible for handling and maintaining cases from start to finish. You will provide support to the attorneys, organize and maintain case files, manage caseload requirements, and monitor case filing, timelines, and billing. Your responsibilities will include handling all aspects of the case including scheduling depositions, medical exams, ordering and summarizing medical records, and more! Successful candidates will have a durable work ethic, superior ability to multitask, and enjoy working in a fast pace and intellectually stimulating setting. Gain valuable and real-world legal experience by working alongside experienced attorneys practicing in state and federal courts in the Midwest! If you like litigation and a fast-paced position, then this is the perfect job for you!

Responsibilities

• Scheduling: You will manage and maintain your attorney's calendar by scheduling depositions and medical examinations.
• Medical Records: You will order, obtain, and then summarize medical records for active files.
• Communication: You will have frequent contact with clients, opposing counsel, and medical specialists.
• Record Keeping: File and organize exhibitions, briefs, appeals, and other legal documents with the court or opposing counsel, and maintain all records for each case.
• Administrative Support: Support multiple attorneys by obtaining affidavits and other formal legal documents, reviewing trial transcriptions, and monitoring the attorney's deadlines and calendars.

Requirements

• A minimum of two years of applicable experience in worker's compensation defense/personal injury defense
• Ability to work in-office on a full-time basis
• Fantastic writing, typing, and editing skills
• Must be comfortable utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Have the ability to edit and proofread correspondence and legal documents
• Must be very familiar with medical terminology
• Ability to work collaboratively with others in a team-oriented environment
• Must be well organized, detail-orientated and able to work in a fast-paced environment with changing work priorities
• Ability to communicate with a multitude of different people, such as clients, opposing counsel, medical experts, etc.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Two plus years of applicable legal experience required
• Experience in worker's compensation defense & personal injury

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Dependent, and Parking & Transit)
• Group Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Benefits
• Voluntary Life/AD&D, Accident, Specified Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Personal Time Off (PTO) and Holidays