Legal Assistant

Job Description
Successful law firm seeks a full-time Legal Assistant for our Springfield, IL Office. Candidate must possess excellent organizational skills and have comprehensive experience with the legal profession.
The Legal Assistant enhances attorneys’ effectiveness in handling cases, communication with clients, and obtaining needed evidence for available defenses;
monitoring case development and deadlines;
and supporting attorney's trial and deposition settings. This position will support two attorneys with the preparation of documents for worker’s comp defense and general liability cases.
Essential Job Functions:
Keep cases organized by establishing and organizing files;
monitoring calendars;
meeting deadlines;
documenting actions;
inputting information into file database and case management software (PerfectLaw).
Communicate effectively with clients, adjusters, attorneys, court personnel, judges, etc.
Perform clerical duties such as saving emails, answering phones, invoicing, composing correspondence, processing mail, scanning documents, etc.
Organize medical records and schedule medical appointments including IME appointments.
Schedule and maintain electronic docketing of deadlines, depositions, hearings, etc.
Make sure electronic and physical filing for every attorney is completed and up to date.
Prepare status emails and correspondence.
Ensure tasks are completed timely and properly documented.
Other duties as assigned.