Postmanlaw

Personal Injury Litigation Assistant

Chicago, Illinois, United States · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 28 days ago

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About the role

This role is central to keeping cases moving-managing deadlines, court filings, service, records collection, and client communication-and requires a high level of attention to detail with minimal error.
This is a full-time position based in our Chicago office that will work a hybrid schedule of three (3) days per week in the office and two (2) days remote.

Support the Personal Injury Paralegal and Personal Injury Attorneys with the day-to-day management of an active litigation caseload.
Coordinate and record proper service of pleadings, discovery, complaints, and other documents.
Maintain and organize physical and electronic case files, ensuring completeness and accuracy of electronic files in the firm's document management system.
Perform accurate data entry and maintain records in the firm's case management system and provide general administrative support to the legal team.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including a professional and empathetic telephone manner when working with clients.
Knowledge of Illinois court rules and procedures is required.
Proficiency in taking and transcribing dictation.
Excellent time-management skills with a proven ability to meet time-sensitive deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to function well under pressure and in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

for this position includes an hourly rate of $25 to $27, commensurate with experience, plus the role is eligible for a year-end discretionary bonus based on performance and benefits.

Compensation for this position includes an hourly rate of $25 to $27, commensurate with experience, plus the role is eligible for a year-end discretionary bonus based on performance and benefits.
Prepare, edit, format, and proofread a wide variety of legal documents and correspondence, including transcription from dictation, discovery responses, medical record summaries, exhibits, binders, and tables of contents.
Request and track subpoena responses for medical records and other third-party records, including communicating with providers, records custodians, and record-retrieval vendors.

At Postman Law we are dedicated to creating a workplace where passionate professionals can make a real difference.
Our team of experienced personal injury attorneys and case staff work together to advocate for individuals who have been wronged or injured.
We guide clients through every step of their journey to ensure they receive the justice and compensation they deserve.
Our mission is to achieve exceptional results for our clients, drive innovation in the practice of law, and pursue unparalleled excellence in everything we do.

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