Workers Compensation Paralegal/legal assistant

Overview

We are seeking a detail\-oriented and proactive Workers' Compensation Paralegal to join our dynamic legal team. This vital role involves supporting workers' compensation law cases from inception through resolution, ensuring efficient case management, thorough legal research, and precise document preparation. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, legal administrative experience, and a passion for advocating for injured workers. Join us in making a meaningful difference by providing exceptional support in a fast\-paced legal environment dedicated to workers’ rights and workplace safety.

Duties

• Assist attorneys with all aspects of workers' compensation law cases, including case intake, document review, and file organization
• Prepare and draft legal documents such as pleadings, discovery requests, settlement agreements, and correspondence with clients and insurance carriers
• Manage case files using document management systems like iManage and PCLaw to ensure accurate and timely record\-keeping
• Interview clients, witnesses, and medical providers to gather relevant information for case development
• Review medical records, employment records, and other pertinent documents to assess case viability
• Proofread and transcribe legal documents to maintain high standards of accuracy and clarity
• Support litigation efforts through document review, organization of evidence, and preparation for hearings or trials
• Maintain organized electronic files while adhering to confidentiality protocols related to personal injury law and workers’ compensation regulations

Qualifications

• Paralegal experience with a focus on workers’ compensation law or personal injury law is highly preferred
• Strong research skills utilizing Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other legal research platforms
• Proficiency in legal case management software such as PCLaw and document management systems like iManage
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases efficiently in a fast\-paced environment
• Experience with legal drafting, proofreading, transcription, and document review processes
• Knowledge of relevant laws including workers’ compensation law, UCC law, tribal law \& regulations, family law, landlord\-tenant law, securities law, patent law, environmental law, estate planning, immigration law, land use regulations, securities law, litigation procedures \& rules
• Strong communication skills for interviewing clients and coordinating with various stakeholders
• Ability to handle administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, phone etiquette \& executive administrative support with professionalism
• Detail\-oriented mindset combined with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively

Join our team where your expertise will contribute directly to advocating for injured workers while developing your skills within a supportive legal environment. We value dedication to excellence in legal support roles that uphold justice and fairness in the workplace.

Job Type: Full\-time

Pay: $53,727\.48 \- $64,704\.06 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Arlington Heights, IL 60005