Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
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 an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant with experience in Worker's Comp and/or Personal Injury to support the President & Managing Partner of 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
- Maintain calendar and docket for all meetings, court dates and other case-related appearances
- Handle case settlement paperwork and disbursements of funds
- Organizing and maintaining documents and case files; scanning and recording documents in the case management system
- 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, letters and emails
- Transcribing dictation through Phillips Enterprise/Dragon
- Completing various forms, such as accident reports, trial and courtroom requests, and applications for clients
- Performing other work-related duties as assigned
PLEASE NO RECRUITERS/STAFFING AGENCIES. REMOTE/VIRTUAL ASSISTANTS NEED NOT APPLY, THIS IS AN IN-PERSON ROLE AT OUR OFFICE IN CHICAGO.