What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Hennessy & Roach, P.C.?
Company Description
Hennessy & Roach, P.C. is a law firm defending employers in Workers’ Compensation and defendants in General Liability matters. H&R is based in Chicago with additional offices in Springfield, Illinois; St. Louis, Missouri; Overland Park, KS; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Indianapolis, Indiana; Brentwood, Tennessee; and Omaha, Nebraska. The firm handles matters throughout the States of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. Founded by Thomas G. Hennessy and James P. Roach on May 17, 1993, the firm continues to grow.
Job Description
The general liability defense legal assistant enhances attorneys’ effectiveness by developing case information, evidence, and settlement options; tracking cases; supporting attorney's trial proceedings. This position will support multiple attorneys with the preparation of documents for general liability cases in our Chicago office.
Job Functions:
- Transcribing dictation
- Electronic filing via the CompFile system
- Keeps cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software.
- Enhances trial proceedings by organizing evidence; preparing exhibits; scheduling witnesses; ensuring that witnesses are ready when needed.
- 90% of the job is typing and transcribing dictation, coordinating depositions and IME’s, maintenance of files, including file aways, and coordination of court appearances.
- Fast paced and accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED (or equivalent) required.
- 3 years of legal support experience in a law firm.
- 70 WPM preferred
- Working knowledge of court rules and procedures.
- Microsoft Word experience required; Excel and PowerPoint experience preferred.
- Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills.
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to multi-task.
- Must be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines under pressure.
- Firm and Client Confidentiality required.
Additional Information
Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Accident, Group Term life, Voluntary term life, STD, LTD, 401(k)/Roth retirement plan with company match and paid time off.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
