Job Description
Job Description
Job Title : Legal Assistant - Prelitigation Classification : FT - Non-Exempt Department : CL Unlit 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 Prelitigation Legal Assistant is self-motivated, dynamic, and completes tasks in a thorough and efficient manner. The person in this role supports and collaborates with the pre-litigation 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)
- Review and analyze 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 :
REQUIRED : 2-years minimum experience as a Legal Assistant in personal injuryREQUIRED : 2-years minimum experience in prelitigation case workflow managementAble to work both independently and contribute to a positive team environmentSelf- motivated and goal drivenStrong analytical and critical thinking skillsEffective written and verbal communications skillsEfficient with time management and deadline consciousSuperior attention to detail and a high level of organization skillsCommitment to providing outstanding customer service to both internally and externallySalary & Benefits :
Compensation range is $50,000 - $62,000 annually and is dependent on experienceHealth Insurance - HHA covers 100% of Employee Only premiumDental, Vision & Gift Life InsurancePre-tax Flex & Transit benefits401kPaid Time Off (Birthday & Holidays)Casual dress code and engaging work environmentGreat location near public transit, parks, and shoppingPotential to work a hybrid schedule after onboarding periodJob Posted by ApplicantPro