Pre-Litigation Legal Assistant - Personal Injury
Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates LTD.
Chicago, IL
Job Title : Pre-Litigation Legal Assistant - Personal Injury
Classification : F T - Non- Exempt D e partment : CL U nlitigated Support Team
Horwitz, Horwitz, and Associates is a progressive family-owned law firm, located in Chicago's loop, who has represented Illinois' injured for over three generations.
We are passionate about seeking justice for those who have been injured and who may have been previously denied representation.
We are seeking to fill the role of Personal Injury Legal Assistant with our Firm.
About the Role :
The Pre-Litigation Legal Assistant - Personal Injury is self- motivated, dynamic , and completes tasks in a thorough and efficient manner.
The person in this role supports and collaborates with the Unlitigated team in all day to day tasks and provides an outstanding client experience to the injured individuals .
The ideal candidate has strong time management skills and is able to effectively manage conflicting priorities, while understanding the needs of both the client and Leader of the department.
Duties and Responsibilities : include the following, but are not limited to :
Create, build, and maintain case files in client management system
Act as a liaison between clients, insurance adjusters, and medical offices
Adhere to deadlines and maintain database calendar (s)
Order and organize medical records and bills
Prepare and supply clients' medical records to insurance carriers for evaluation
Draft correspondence
Assist with preparation of demand
Process and distribute all incoming and outgoing checks for clients
Effectively communicate with the clients while demonstrating empathy and understanding of their case
Efficiently and effectively complete all assignments, tasks, and client calls
Recognize and communicate escalated or urgent matters to the appropriate person in a timely manner
Schedule client visits when needed
Other duties as assigned by Leadership
Success Factors / Qualifications :
2 years experience in personal injury law required
Paralegal / Legal Assistant experience is highly preferred
Able to work both independently and contribute to a positive team environment
Self- motivated and goal driven
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Effective written and verbal communications skills
Efficient with time management and deadline conscious
Superior attention to detail and a high level of organization skills
Commitment to providing outstanding customer service to both internally and externally
Must be fully vaccinated (COVID-19) prior to employment
Ability to read, write, and converse in Spanish is a plus
2 year degree or higher is a plus
Salary & Benefits :
Compensation range starts at $46,000 annually and is dependent on experience and skillset
Health Insurance - HHA covers 100% of Employee Only premium
Dental, Vision & Gift Life Insurance
401 k
Paid Time Off (Birthday & Holidays)
Casual dress code and engaging work environment
Great location near public transit, parks, and shopping
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Full-time