Job Title: Pre-Litigation Paralegal/Intake Specialist
Location: Chicago, IL - West Loop
Industry: Legal Services
Pay: $55,000 - $65,000/year (depending on experience)
About Our Client:
Addison Group is hiring on behalf of our client, a dynamic and expanding legal services firm with over a decade of experience. The firm boasts a close-knit, supportive team culture and a fast-paced work environment. Known for its "work hard, play hard" mindset, the company hosts regular team-building events and emphasizes a strong sense of community across its departments.
Job Description:
We're seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Pre-Litigation Paralegal/Intake Specialist to join a growing personal injury legal team. This full-time, direct-hire opportunity offers a hybrid schedule with one remote workday per week and significant room for professional growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct intake interviews with new clients and coordinate follow-ups with attorneys
- Review, summarize, and organize medical documentation and billing
- Initiate insurance claims and manage communication with adjusters
- Draft and send demand letters
- Support pre-suit investigations by gathering and analyzing evidence
- Assist with probate and transactional corporate matters, as needed
- Manage litigation-related administrative tasks, including calendaring, file organization, and record requests
- Maintain strong client communication and follow-up throughout the intake and pre-litigation process
Qualifications:
- 1-2 years of experience as a paralegal, ideally within personal injury litigation
- Solid understanding of legal terminology and pre-litigation procedures
- Highly organized and adaptable, with the ability to manage changing priorities
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Spanish-speaking skills a plus, but not required
Additional Details:
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, with 1 flexible remote day per week
- Business casual dress code
Perks:
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401K)
- Collaborative and supportive team culture
- Opportunities for advancement in a growing firm
- Downtown Chicago office with convenient commute options
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.
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