Litigation Paralegal - Chicago

Description

Witherite Law Group is a personal injury law firm specializing in motor vehicle accidents. Our vision is to improve the life of each person we serve by fulfilling our mission of serving and guiding our clients, community and one another with unmatched expertise and absolute integrity.  

Our attorneys and staff are committed to helping injured clients in ways uncommon in the legal industry. The foundation of this unique approach is our firm’s primary values of people first, unmatched expertise and integrity always. We are determined to help our clients get the settlement they deserve and receive the service and care they need so they can focus on healing, taking care of their families, and getting their lives back together.  

We are a Top 100 Places to Work law firm and a National Top Workplace seeking experienced Paralegals to join our litigation team. Our paralegals play a vital role in providing support in all areas of personal injury case management involving motor vehicle accidents leading to successful outcomes for our number one priority: our clients. 

At Witherite Law Group, we value our employees' contributions and offer competitive compensation packages. Paralegals start with a base pay of $100,000 and have the option of a 3-2 hybrid work schedule, with 3 days in office, and 2 days of work from home each week.  

Additionally, all employees are offered a robust package of benefits that includes health/dental/vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, as well as company-provided short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. 

If you are looking for a career that is more than a job, contact us today! 

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a case load of 50-75 cases effectively 

• Draft demand letters, pleadings, discovery, and various motions with accuracy 

• Maintain regular communication with clients, counsel, experts, and courts  

• Audit cases for all expenses, including medical bills, case expenses, LOP providers, and subrogation liens 

• Keep case management data up to date in FileVine (case management database) 

• Prepare trial documents and assist in trial preparation 
   

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Expertise in personal injury law, particularly involving motor vehicle collisions 

• Proficiency in preparing discovery responses 

• Strong attention to detail with a focus on grammar and language arts 

• Professional appearance and demeanor 

• Familiarity with common deadlines and protocols in personal injury litigation 

• Experience with trucking cases is a plus 
   

Job Requirements:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for phone, in-person, and email interactions 

• Excellent time management, multi-tasking, and critical thinking abilities 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Case Management software (FileVine a plus) 
   

Education Requirements:

• College degree or comparable paralegal certification and experience 

• Minimum of 2 years of experience required in a plaintiff’s personal injury law firm, 5 years of experience preferred 
   

Working Conditions: 

Office environment with normal business hours necessary to satisfactorily perform job functions. Some overtime may be required to timely accomplish work demands. 

Disclaimer: 

This job description is intended to describe the primary duties and functions of the job but is not intended to be all-inclusive of the tasks and duties that may be assigned. Other tasks necessary to the daily functions of the firm may be required of the individual in this position.  Witherite Law Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

Salary : $100,000