Manages litigation claims, client files, correspondence, and legal administrative tasks. Responsibilities include sorting mail, preparing error-free attorney-requested letters, maintaining detailed account notes, coordinating with attorneys, adjusters, and clients, handling data entry, and managing a large caseload independently. The role requires strong communication, organization, attention to detail, typing, 10-key data entry, Microsoft Office proficiency, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Harris & Harris has over 50 years of experience in customer care and revenue recovery, specializing in the utilities, government, and healthcare markets. We’re looking for a professional, and motivated to join our team. If you’re looking for a company that embraces the principles of respect, compassion and trust, please apply with us today!
Litigation Admin
The Litigation Admin will serve as the main point of contact and manage claims and letters for our client.
Schedule: 8:00am to 5:00pm CST, Monday through Friday
Salary: 20.00/hour
Location: must be local to Chicago area, as this role will report in to our Downtown Chicago office about once per week. Otherwise will be work from home.
Additional Compensation:
At Harris & Harris, we truly care about each employee’s health, wellness, financial stability, and education. We are proud to offer each employee the following benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurances from premium providers
- 401K with matching
- Company paid Accident and Disability Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, EAP, and Travel Assistance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off, Wellness Days, and Paid Holidays
- Additional benefits such as identity theft protection, flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, and more.
DAY TO DAY
- Open, sort and distribute mail daily
- Serve as the main point of contact for clients and represent the company in a professional manner at all times
- Manage bodily injury client files in conjunction with attorney and team members
- Accurately prepare letters per attorney request free of errors and typos
- Assist attorney with other projects related to individual case files by listening to their directions and meeting their deadlines and expectations
- Notate all accounts in detail while being accountable for high quality output
- Must be able to effectively handle a large caseload and work independently
- Regularly communicate with attorneys, adjusters and clients by responding to all emails and inquiries in a concise and timely manner
- Detailed, repetitive data entry
WHAT YOU MUST POSSESS
Must Have Skills
- High School Diploma or GED required, some college a plus
- Microsoft Office experience (Outlook, Excel, word)
- Must be very detail oriented
- Experience with 10-key data entry
- Ability to type 35-40 wpm
- Possess excellent oral and written communication
- Be able to work in a fast-paced environment where top priorities change regularly
- Good problem-solving and analytic skills
- Effective time management and organizational skills a must
Nice to Have Skills
- Experience with Pacer, and CUBS software preferred but not required
Harris & Harris Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
111 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 400, Chicago, IL, United States, 60604
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