*About us*
For over four decades, Ridge & Downes has been a trusted legal partner for working people and their families who have suffered from work accidents, personal injuries, and railroad accidents.
We are committed to providing our clients with aggressive and compassionate legal representation, protecting their rights and interests in every stage of the legal process.
We pride ourselves in having the expertise and dedication to handle all cases with professionalism and excellence.
Our Firm is seeking a highly motivated and experienced legal assistant to handle personal injury pre-litigation and litigation cases for our office.
The Personal Injury legal assistant will play a vital role in supporting attorneys in all aspects of personal injury cases, including client contact, case management, and trial preparation.
You will excel at maintaining attorneys' calendars and docketing hearings on time.
Full time in office position.
QUALIFICATIONS
· High school diploma or equivalent required
· Prior office or law firm experience
· Personal Injury experience
· Must have strong computer skills working with Microsoft Office
· Must have transcription experience
· Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize work to meet specific deadlines with minimal supervision
· Excellent verbal and written communications skills
· Keen attention to detail and adherence to deadlines
· Strong time management, note-taking, email organization, and distribution skills
RESPONSIBILITIES
· Maintain regular communication with clients to provide updates on case status and answer inquiries
· Assist attorneys in managing personal injury cases from inception to resolution
· Organize and maintain case files, documents, and correspondence in electronic and physical formats
· Coordinate with medical providers, insurance companies, and other parties involved in the case
· Draft and prepare legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery demands and responses, etc.
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· Assist in gathering and analyzing evidence, including medical records, police reports, and witness statements
· Coordinate with investigators and experts to obtain supporting documentation and expert opinions
Email: MRios@RidgeDownes.
com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.
00 - $29.
00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
* No travel
Ability to Relocate:
* Chicago, IL 60606: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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