Paralegal

Hennessy & Roach, P.C.•Chicago, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Hennessy & Roach, P.C. seeks a full-time Paralegal for its Chicago, Illinois location. The role supports multiple attorneys handling general liability cases in a fast-paced legal environment. The Paralegal develops case information, evidence, and settlement options; tracks cases; and supports attorneys with hearing proceedings and preparation. The position bills hours to clients. Scheduled hours are either 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. The firm defends employers in Workers’ Compensation matters and defendants in General Liability matters. It is based in Chicago and has additional offices in several Midwestern and Southern states, handling matters in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.

Requirements

Paralegal certificate required.
One to two or more years of Legal Assistant or Paralegal experience supporting a legal office.
Working knowledge of legal principles and practices, and in-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Thorough knowledge of legal research techniques and legal terminology.
Microsoft Word experience required.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, research, and administrative skills.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask.
Excellent telephone, writing, and proofreading skills.
Self-motivated and able to meet deadlines under pressure.
Able to work both as part of a team and independently.
Organization, planning, attention to detail, and dependability.
Must maintain firm and client confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

NALA certification or the AACP credential offered by the American Alliance of Paralegals, Inc.
Associate or bachelor's degree.
Experience with Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience with Perfect Law legal software.

Responsibilities

Assist attorneys in preparing for hearings and trials, including preparing legal arguments, motions, contracts, and agreements.
Investigate and gather facts for cases; identify relevant legal articles, laws, and judicial decisions; and cross-check and validate information.
Establish, organize, track, and maintain case files; monitor calendars and deadlines; document actions; and enter information into file databases and case-management software.
Maintain contact with people involved in cases, schedule depositions, assist with discovery requests and responses, request medical records, schedule IMEs, and prepare and file pleadings.
Organize evidence, prepare exhibits, schedule witnesses, and ensure witnesses are ready for hearings and proceedings.
Transcribe dictation, complete daily mailings, maintain the firm calendar, and coordinate court appearances and out-of-town travel.
Accept new and different requests and seek opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of job responsibilities.
Monitor and review government regulations.
Monitor billable hours and submit hours in Perfect Law software.
Perform other related duties as assigned.