Paralegal

Witherite Law Group•Chicago, IL

55d•Onsite

About The Position

Witherite Law Group (WLG) is a personal injury law firm specializing in motor vehicle accidents. Our vision is to improve the life of each person we serve. Whether it is for our employees, our clients, or our community, WLG puts people first, provides unmatched expertise, and displays integrity in every situation. Our attorneys and staff are committed to helping injured clients get the care and service they deserve. We take care of the complex legal work so that our clients can focus on recovery and getting their lives back. We are determined to help our clients get the settlement they deserve, and we will be by our client’s side every step of the way. This firm is a Top 100 Places to Work recipient and a National Top Workplace honoree. We are proud of these achievements and honored to be among this prestigious list of companies. Our culture is special. But you can’t just take our word for it...apply today and join the WLG family. The Litigation Paralegal at Witherite Law Group will manage a caseload of 50-75 cases, assisting attorneys with drafting demand letters, pleadings, motions, and discovery responses. This position requires detailed auditing of cases, including medical bills, case expenses, and subrogation liens, and ensuring accurate case data management in Filevine. The paralegal will also assist in trial preparation, communicate with clients and external parties, and maintain professional standards of appearance and conduct.

Requirements

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills on the phone, in person and email
Excellent time management, multi-tasking, and critical thinking abilities
College degree or comparable paralegal certification and experience
Minimum of 4 years of experience required in a plaintiff’s personal injury law firm
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Case Management software
Proficient in personal injury law involving motor vehicle collisions
Proficient in preparing discovery responses
Detail oriented with a focus on grammar and language arts
Professional appearance and behavior
Working knowledge of common deadlines and protocols of personal injury litigation

Nice To Haves

Experience with trucking litigation is a plus.
Trucking experience preferred.
5+ years' experience preferred
Filevine preferred

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of 50-75 cases.
Assist attorneys with drafting demand letters, pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.
Audit cases for all expenses (medical bills, case expenses, LOP providers, subrogation liens).
Ensure accurate case data management in Filevine.
Assist in trial preparation.
Communicate with clients, counsel, experts, and courts.