Legal Assistant

VanDerGinst Law - Personal Injury Lawyers

Chicago, IL

Company Description

VanDerGinst Law is a nationally respected law firm specializing in personal injury cases across all 50 states. The firm represents clients who have suffered injuries due to negligence, focusing on areas such as motor vehicle accidents, product liability, medical malpractice, and workers' compensation. Recognized for exceptional client service, VanDerGinst Law has secured record recoveries for its clients. With offices in Moline, IL, Chicago, IL, and Des Moines, IA, the firm is committed to helping injured individuals, as well as supporting underserved communities and honoring military personnel, veterans, teachers, and first responders.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Legal Assistant role based in our Chicago Loop office. The Legal Assistant will be responsible for providing administrative and case support to attorneys and paralegals. Our preferred candidate is detail-oriented, has excellent communication skills, possesses excellent organizational skills and must be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include:

Greet clients in person and phone, documenting all information needed to determine how to route the guest.
Accurately enter client information into client database/case management system.
Prepare requested tracking and spreadsheet information.
Assist Paralegals and Attorneys in administrative tasks such as photocopying, scanning, file organization, and phone calling.
Prepare and mail letters of representation to insurance companies.
Request and organize medical records and bills
Possess a professional demeanor with effective communication and phone skills.
Strong attention to detail, ability to organize tasks and responsibilities, and timely follow up as required
Help coordinate the day-to-day operations of this office location.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Translate for clients and documents if multilingual

Required Qualifications:

2+ years’ experience in a professional office or setting
Experience in a legal office or working in a legal/law office environment
Experience ordering and organizing medical records and bills
Experience with Case Management Software
Microsoft Office Experience including MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, Adobe
Experience with phone interaction
Demonstrated record of regular work attendance
Must be dependable and reliable

Preferred Qualifications:

Spanish speaking is a plus

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check. This employer is a drug and alcohol-free workplace. In compliance with all Federal and State equal employment laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, gender preference, gender identity, or non-job-related disability.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00- $25.00 per hour, commensurate with experience

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