Legal Assistant - Workers' Compensation

Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates is a progressive family-owned law firm located in Chicago's loop, dedicated to seeking justice for injured individuals. They are looking for a Workers' Compensation Legal Assistant to support their Attorneys by managing case loads and ensuring an excellent client experience for injured workers. Responsibilities Manage and maintain a high-volume case load as the primary support team member to the Attorney Act as a liaison between the client and Attorney providing an excellent client experience Effectively communicate with the clients while demonstrating empathy and understanding of their case Efficiently and effectively complete all assignments, tasks, and client calls Recognize and communicate escalated or urgent matters to Attorney in a timely manner Process and distribute all incoming and outgoing checks for clients Schedule client visits when needed Other duties as assigned by Attorney or leadership team Skills 1-year minimum experience in a Legal Assistant/Case Manager role 1-year minimum experience in Workers' Compensation Experience at a Plaintiff's firm is highly valued Able to work both independently and contribute to a positive team environment Self-motivated and goal driven Strong analytical and critical thinking skills Effective written and verbal communications skills Efficient with time management and deadline conscious Superior attention to detail and a high level of organization skills Commitment to providing outstanding customer service to both internally and externally Ability to read, write, and converse in Spanish is a plus Benefits Health Insurance - HHA covers 100% of Employee Only premium Dental, Vision & Gift Life Insurance 401k & Profit Sharing Paid Time Off (Birthday & Holidays) Casual dress code and engaging work environment Great location near public transit, parks, and shopping Potential to work a hybrid work schedule after onboarding period Company Overview Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates is a law firm that offers legal services in Illinois. It was founded in 1924, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is