Personal Injury Paralegal

Lee Hecht Harrison
  • Chicago, IL
  • $60,000–$70,000 Per Year
25 days ago

Job Description

Personal Injury Paralegal

Chicago, IL (Onsite 5 Days per Week)

Salary: $60,000 - $70,000

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Personal Injury Paralegal for a growing plaintiff-side litigation practice in Chicago. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented legal professional with at least two years of personal injury experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys managing cases from inception through resolution.

A significant portion of this position will focus on written discovery, including drafting and responding to discovery requests, compiling records, and managing case documentation throughout the litigation process.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage personal injury cases from intake through trial or settlement

  • Draft and respond to written discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and other litigation documents

  • Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation

  • Coordinate and collect medical records, bills, and supporting documentation

  • Maintain case files and litigation calendars, including critical deadlines

  • Prepare pleadings, motions, and correspondence for attorney review

  • Communicate with clients, medical providers, experts, and opposing counsel

  • Assist with trial preparation, settlement documentation, and case resolution

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2+ years of Personal Injury Paralegal experience

  • Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures and court rules

  • Experience handling personal injury matters from intake through trial or settlement

  • Demonstrated experience drafting interrogatories and managing written discovery

  • Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

  • Paralegal Certificate from an accredited paralegal program is ideal

Benefit

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership of their caseload. Success in this role requires strong litigation support experience, excellent written communication skills, and a thorough understanding of personal injury case management.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply today.

Pay Details: $60,000.00 to $70,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Katie Soderberg

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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Numbers & Facts

LocationChicago, IL
Salary$60,000–$70,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Billing Recordsunmatched
  • Case Managementunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Document Managementunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • File Maintenanceunmatched
  • Healthcare Providersunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Legal Support Skillsunmatched
  • Litigationunmatched
  • Mail Processingunmatched
  • Medical Billingunmatched
  • Medical Recordsunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Paralegalunmatched
  • Personal Injuryunmatched
  • Records Managementunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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