Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and detail\-oriented Paralegal/Legal Assistant to join our dynamic legal team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support a wide range of legal practices, including personal injury and workers compensation. The ideal candidate will be proactive, organized, and passionate about providing exceptional legal administrative support. You will play a vital role in managing legal documents, conducting research, and assisting attorneys in preparing cases, ensuring the smooth operation of our law office. This paid position is perfect for someone eager to grow their legal career while contributing to impactful legal work.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with legal research to support case preparation across various practice areas such as personal injury and workers' compensation law
• Draft, review, and proofread legal documents including demands, pleadings, discovery materials, and correspondence with high accuracy and attention to detail
• Manage case files and document management systems like MyCase to ensure proper organization and easy retrieval of case information
• Conduct document review and data entry for case files while maintaining strict confidentiality and compliance with legal standards
• Support project management tasks related to litigation by coordinating schedules and tracking deadlines
• Perform administrative duties such as filing, answering phones with professional etiquette, scheduling appointments, and providing executive administrative support as needed
• Assist in client interviews and gather relevant information through effective interviewing techniques to facilitate case development

Skills

• Proven experience as a paralegal or legal assistant with familiarity in diverse practice areas including personal injury and workers' compensation law
• Strong research skills utilizing Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other legal research platforms to gather pertinent case law and legal precedents
• Excellent writing skills for drafting legal documents and correspondence with clarity and professionalism
• Proficiency in legal case management software such as MyCase; experience with document review systems is highly desirable
• Solid organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously while maintaining accuracy under tight deadlines
• Experience in handling legal administrative tasks including filing, data entry, document management systems operation, proofreading, transcription, and clerical support
• Effective communication skills with professional phone etiquette; ability to interview clients or witnesses effectively when necessary
• This role offers a vibrant environment where your organizational skills and legal knowledge will directly contribute to successful case outcomes. We value proactive individuals who thrive in fast\-paced settings and are eager to develop their expertise across multiple practice areas.

Pay: $40,000\.00 \- $50,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Trenton, IL 62293