Paralegal

About the role

Hennessy & Roach, P.C. is a law firm defending employers in Workers’ Compensation and defendants in General Liability matters. H&R is based in Chicago with additional offices in Springfield, Illinois; St. Louis, Missouri; Overland Park, KS; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Indianapolis, Indiana; Brentwood, Tennessee; and Omaha, Nebraska. The firm handles matters throughout the States of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. Founded by Thomas G. Hennessy and James P. Roach on May 17, 1993, the firm continues to grow.

Responsibilities

• Assists attorneys in preparation for hearings and trials.
• Assists in preparing legal documents such as legal arguments, motions, contracts, and agreements.
• Investigates and fact-finds for cases. Identifies relevant legal articles, laws, and judicial decisions for cases. Cross-checks and validates information.
• Keeps cases organized by establishing, organizing, tracking, and maintaining files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software.
• Helps develop cases by maintaining contact with people involved in the case, scheduling depositions, assisting with discovery requests and responses, requests medical records, scheduling IMEs, preparing, and filing pleadings.
• Enhances hearing preparations and proceedings by organizing evidence, preparing exhibits, scheduling witnesses, ensuring that witnesses are ready when needed.
• Transcribes dictation, completes daily mailings, maintains firm calendar, and coordinates court appearances and out-of-town travel.
• Accomplishes organization goals, accepts new and different requests, and explores opportunities to add value to efficiency and effectiveness of job responsibilities.
• Maintains contact with people involved in the case, schedules depositions, assists with discovery requests and responses, requests medical records, schedules IMEs, prepares, and files pleadings.
• Monitors and reviews government regulations.
• Maintains billable hours and submits hours in Perfect Law software.

Requirements

• Paralegal certificate required. Certification from the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) or the American Alliance Certified Paralegal (AACP) credential offered by the American Alliance of Paralegals, Inc. is highly preferred.
• Associate degree or bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5-10 years of Paralegal experience supporting a legal office.
• Must have experience e-filing in Kansas.
• Working knowledge of legal principles and practices. In-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of legal research techniques and legal terminology.
• Microsoft Word experience required; Excel and PowerPoint experience preferred. Perfect Law legal software experience preferred.
• Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, research, and administrative skills.
• Excellent telephone, writing, and proofreading skills.
• Must be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Firm and Client Confidentiality required.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate required. Certification from the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) or the American Alliance Certified Paralegal (AACP) credential offered by the American Alliance of Paralegals, Inc. is highly preferred.
• Associate degree or bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5-10 years of Paralegal experience supporting a legal office.
• Must have experience e-filing in Kansas.
• Working knowledge of legal principles and practices. In-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of legal research techniques and legal terminology.
• Microsoft Word experience required; Excel and PowerPoint experience preferred. Perfect Law legal software experience preferred.
• Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, research, and administrative skills.
• Excellent telephone, writing, and proofreading skills.
• Must be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Firm and Client Confidentiality required.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Critical Illness
• Accident
• Group Term Life
• Voluntary Term Life
• STD
• LTD
• 401(k)/Roth retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off