Scheduling Paralegal

Witherite Law Group•Chicago, IL

41d•$85,000 - $85,000•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. Position Summary: T he Scheduling Paralegal will manage a caseload of 75-100 personal injury cases, with a primary focus on scheduling hearings, trials, depositions, and mediations. This role involves coordinating client meetings, drafting correspondence, maintaining accurate case notes in Filevine, and managing attorney calendars to ensure seamless case progression. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume legal environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Proficient in personal injury law involving motor vehicle accidents
Excellent time management, multi-tasking, and critical thinking skills
Detail oriented with exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Previous experience working in a fast-paced high-volume environment
Minimum of 2 yrs. (5 preferred) working in high volume personal injury case litigation
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Adobe, and Case Management (Filevine)
Working knowledge of common deadlines and protocols of personal injury litigation
Professional appearance and behavior
Ability to work overtime as required in order to timely accomplish work expectations

Responsibilities

Effectively manage a case load of 75 – 100 cases.
Schedule hearings, trials, depositions, and mediations.
Schedule client meetings including discovery meetings, deposition prep, and trial prep.
Maintain case notes regarding scheduling in case management program (Filevine).
Accurately manage attorney’s calendar.
Verify and confirm attorney’s appointments daily.
Draft deposition notices, hearing notices, and scheduling orders.
Prepare client letters, supplemental demand letters, and misc. correspondence.