Scheduling Paralegal at Witherite Law Group

<div class="content-intro"><p class="ignore-global-css" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="ignore-global-css" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="ignore-global-css" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="ignore-global-css" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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. &nbsp;</span></p> <p class="ignore-global-css" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="ignore-global-css" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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. &nbsp;</span></p></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Position Summary: </strong>T</span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong>:</span></p> <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Effectively manage a case load of 75 – 100 cases.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Schedule hearings, trials, depositions, and mediations.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Schedule client meetings including discovery meetings, deposition prep, and trial prep.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Maintain case notes regarding scheduling in case management program (Filevine).</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Accurately manage attorney’s calendar.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Verify and confirm attorney’s appointments daily.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Draft deposition notices, hearing notices, and scheduling orders.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Prepare client letters, supplemental demand letters, and misc. correspondence.</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Qualifications</strong>:</span></p> <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">High School Diploma or GED required</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Proficient in personal injury law involving motor vehicle accidents</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Excellent time management, multi-tasking, and critical thinking skills</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Detail oriented with exceptional written and verbal communication skills</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Previous experience working in a fast-paced high-volume environment</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Minimum of 2 yrs. (5 preferred) working in high volume personal injury case litigation</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Adobe, and Case Management (Filevine)</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Working knowledge of common deadlines and protocols of personal injury litigation</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Professional appearance and behavior</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to work overtime as required in order to timely accomplish work expectations</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Physical Requirements</strong>:&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Office environment with normal business hours necessary to satisfactorily perform job functions.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Stationary Position – Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Move or Traverse – This position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, meeting rooms, office machinery, etc.&nbsp;&nbsp;May occasionally ascends/descends the stairs to get to other floors, cafeteria and parking area.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Dexterity – constantly operates a computer and other office machinery such as a copy machine/printer.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Move, Transport, Position, Put, Install, Remove - Occasionally moves supplies weighing up to 10 pounds for various presentation and event needs.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information - The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess - The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Benefits and Perks:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Medical, dental, vision</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Company paid Life and AD&amp;D Insurance</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Company Paid STD (with no waiting period) and LTD Insurance</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Option to purchase additional Life and AD&amp;D Insurance</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Voluntary Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">401(k) with company contributions</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Paid Time Off</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">10 Company Holidays&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Tuition Reimbursement</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"></span></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><em>Please note, actual salaries may vary within the range based on&nbsp;various factors unique to each candidate including, but not limited to, training, education, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.&nbsp;</em></p></div><div class="title">Chicago Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$85,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$85,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span class="TextRun SCXW48859500 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW48859500 BCX8">Please note that this job description is intended to outline the primary duties of the role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The job description is subject to change with or without prior notice, and that </span><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW48859500 BCX8">a reasonable</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW48859500 BCX8"> accommodation may be requested to perform the essential functions of the job.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW48859500 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">&nbsp;</span></span></p> <hr> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><em>WLG and its affiliated companies provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.</em></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><em>WLG and its affiliated companies participate in E-Verify. For additional information please review the <a href="https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf">E-Verify Participation Poster</a> and <a href="https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf">Right to Work Poster</a> from the Department of Homeland Security.&nbsp;</em></span></p></div>