Description We are in the process of recruiting a Legal Assistant in the legal industry, specifically located in Chicago, Illinois. This role offers a contract to permanent employment opportunity. The selected candidate will be expected to handle various tasks related to legal assistance, including managing call sheets, drafting and sending status letters and emails, handling new cases, and maintaining an organized filing system.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately process and manage call sheets and docket dates.

• Draft, export, and send status letters to clients.

• Communicate effectively through status emails.

• Handle new cases including drafting letters to clients and opposing counsel, preparing budgets, labeling files/cases, reviewing filing systems for prior WC claims, and filling out and filing appearances and proofs of service.

• Prepare and issue subpoenas to facilities/providers.

• Efficiently manage mail by opening, scanning, uploading to NetDocuments, and updating the subpoena schedule and docket.

• Process HIPAA authorizations and maintain an organized filing system.

• Prepare abstracts of medical records, organize records for IMEs, copy medical imaging, and review IPM logs.

• Utilize various software and programs including Aderant, Adobe Acrobat, Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS), Case Management Software, CompuLaw, and NetDocuments.

• Perform additional projects as assigned by the team. Requirements • Position requires a minimum of 2 years of experience as a Legal Assistant.

• Proficiency in using Aderant software is necessary.

• Familiarity and experience with Adobe Acrobat is required.

• Knowledge of the Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS) is essential.

• Ability to efficiently use Case Management Software is expected.

• Proficiency in CompuLaw is a prerequisite.

• Applicants should be adept at handling Billing Functions.

• Calendar Management skills are required.

• Experience in Claim Administration is necessary.

• Strong Client Relations skills are a must.

• Excellent Communication skills are essential.

• Familiarity with Workers Compensation and Workers Comp Law is required.

• Experience in Docketing is expected.

• Proficiency in e-File, Electronic File, and e-Filing systems is necessary.

• Ability to manage Filing and Litigation - Filing tasks is required.

• Experience in handling Subpoenas and Certified Mail is expected.

• Knowledge of Direct Mail processes is necessary.

• Proficiency in using NetDocuments software is required.

• Familiarity with HIPAA-Regulated procedures is essential.

• Experience in drafting Legal Pleadings and Pleadings is necessary.

• Knowledge of Printing processes and Medical Imaging is a plus.

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