Overview
Legal Assistant/Receptionist Jobs in Chicago, IL at VanDerGinst Law
Company Overview
VanDerGinst Law is a multi-attorney, multi-location personal injury law firm. We help people who have been injured on the job or due to the wrongdoing of others.
Job Summary: The preferred candidate must be detail oriented, have excellent communication skills, possess excellent organizational skills must be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment. They will be performing reception and legal assistant duties in our Chicago Loop office location.
Responsibilities include:
- Greet clients in person and phone, documenting all information needed to determine how to route the guest.
- Accurately enter client information into client database/case management system.
- Prepare requested tracking and spreadsheet information.
- Assist Paralegals and Attorneys in administrative tasks such as photocopying, scanning, file organization, and phone calling.
- Prepare and mail letters of representation to insurance companies.
- Request and organize medical records and bills
- Possess a professional demeanor with effective communication and phone skills.
- Strong attention to detail, ability to organize tasks and responsibilities, and timely follow up as required
- Help coordinate the day-to-day operations of this office location.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
- Translate for clients and documents if multilingual
Required Qualifications:
- 2+ years’ experience in a professional office or setting
- Experience in a legal office or working in a legal/law office environment
- Experience ordering and organizing medical records and bills
- Experience with Case Management Software
- Microsoft Office Experience including MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, Adobe
- Experience with phone interaction
- Demonstrated record of regular work attendance
- Must be dependable and reliable
Preferred Qualifications:
- Spanish speaking is a plus
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check. This employer is a drug and alcohol-free workplace. In compliance with all Federal and State equal employment laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, gender preference, gender identity, or non-job-related disability.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00- $25.00 per hour, commensurate with experience
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday -Thursday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
- Friday 8:00 am-3:30 pm
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Relocate:
- Chicago, IL 60606: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Legal Assistant/Receptionist
Company: VanDerGinst Law
Location: Chicago, IL
