Litigation Paralegal - Chicago, United States - Dworkin and Maciariello

Dworkin and Maciariello

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Chicago, United States

1 week ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Litigation Paralegal | The Illinois Hammer Injury Law Firm

Salary:
$28-$33/hour, DOE**
Location:Hybrid; Remote

Schedule:
Full-Time; Hybrid

Responsibilities:

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1.
Drafting and Filing
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Filing court documents electronically in both State and Federal Court. Drafting and filing all documents needed for service, including Summons, Special Process Server Motions, and relevant orders. Coordinating service efforts with the local Sheriff's Office or Special Process Server and following up on service efforts.
Drafting HIPAA Motions/Orders, Treatment Lists, and discovery to issue, as well as answering discovery requests by reviewing case files, medical records, and bills, and contacting clients.
Drafting and issuing subpoenas.**:

Client Communication**:
Communicating with clients regarding case updates.
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3.
Scheduling**:

Scheduling depositions, drafting Notice of Depositions, and coordinating with court reporter services, including setting up Zoom hearings, court reporters, and interpreters if needed.

Keeping track of and updating the attorney's calendar, including depositions, status calls, and hearings.
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4.
Case Management**:
Reviewing client cases and managing wage loss information, medical records, and bills. Working closely with the assigned attorney to ensure compliance with court-imposed deadlines. Filing and scheduling motions.

Qualifications:

A paralegal certificate is advantageous.
Preferred experience includes 35 years in litigation, with a focus on discovery paralegal work.
At least 1 year of experience reviewing medical records and bills is highly valued.
Minimum of 1 year of experience communicating with clients.
Minimum of 1 year of experience working directly with an attorney in litigation required.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail

Benefits

Competitive salary.
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
Professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.
Collaborative and supportive work environment.
Eligible for benefits if fulltime employee
Health and Dental insurance with employer contribution
401K and Profit Sharing with employer contribution
Paid vacation and sick time
Hybrid schedule

Team Fun:

Our office is a warm welcoming place where teamwork, and professional growth are encouraged and rewarded.

We know that there is more to being a team than working together so we dedicate time and resources to supporting local charitable causes, firm outings, and friendly competition events.

Disclaimer:

This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or activities._ _The outlined tasks and responsibilities do not encompass every possible assignment that may be delegated. The employer may modify or assign new tasks at any time, with or without notice._
Our team is committed to creating an environment which prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws._