Legal Assistant/Secretary

For over four decades, Ridge & Downes has been a trusted legal partner for working people and their families who have suffered from work accidents, personal injuries, and railroad accidents. We are committed to providing our clients with aggressive and compassionate legal representation, protecting their rights and interests in every stage of the legal process. We pride ourselves in having the expertise and dedication to handle all cases with professionalism and excellence.

Our Firm is seeking a highly motivated and experienced legal assistant to handle personal injury pre-litigation and litigation cases for our office. The Personal Injury legal assistant will play a vital role in supporting attorneys in all aspects of personal injury cases, including client contact, case management, and trial preparation. You will excel at maintaining attorneys' calendars and docketing hearings on time.

QUALIFICATIONS

· High school diploma or equivalent required

· Prior office or law firm experience

· Personal Injury experience

· Must have strong computer skills working with Microsoft Office

· Must have transcription experience

· Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize work to meet specific deadlines with minimal supervision

· Excellent verbal and written communications skills

· Keen attention to detail and adherence to deadlines

· Strong time management, note-taking, email organization, and distribution skills

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Maintain regular communication with clients to provide updates on case status and answer inquiries

· Assist attorneys in managing personal injury cases from inception to resolution

· Organize and maintain case files, documents, and correspondence in electronic and physical formats

· Coordinate with medical providers, insurance companies, and other parties involved in the case

· Draft and prepare legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery demands and responses, etc.,

· Assist in gathering and analyzing evidence, including medical records, police reports, and witness statements

· Coordinate with investigators and experts to obtain supporting documentation and expert opinions

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

No travel

Ability to Relocate:

Chicago, IL 60606

Work Location: In person

Email Resume to