Paralegal

Witherite Law Group•Chicago, IL

53d•$90,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. Experience with trucking litigation is a plus.

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, 5+ years' experience preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Case Management software (Filevine preferred)

Nice To Haves

Trucking experience preferred

Responsibilities

Effectively manage a case load of 50-75 cases.
Accurately draft demand letters, pleadings, discovery and various motions.
Continually communicate with clients, counsel, experts, and courts.
Audit cases for all expenses (medical bills, case expenses, LOP providers, subrogation liens).
Accurately maintain case management data in Filevine (case management database).
Prepare trial documents and assist with trial preparation.
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.
Trucking experience preferred.