Settlement Paralegal

2 weeks ago


Chicago, United States McCready Law Full time

McCready Law was founded in 1999 to help the injured in and around Chicago and Indiana. The firm today has four offices serving clients in various areas of personal injury law. McCready Law has built a solid reputation and has enjoyed significant growth over the years. We care about the community and enthusiastically support the charitable causes that are important to our employees. Our work environment can be defined as one that cultivates a supportive, transparent, team-oriented culture that encourages our people to be their very best - both personally and professionally. Although, we are professional and take our jobs seriously, we are not stuffy or unapproachable. We are real people helping real people.

Think you have what it takes to be our Settlement Paralegal? This isn’t just another boring “wanted ad.” This is your opportunity to work for an established and busy personal injury law firm, providing superlative legal work and customer service to injured individuals. We use cutting edge technology in all aspects of our practice. There are few firms which do things the way we do. Intrigued? Keep reading.

As a Settlement Paralegal at McCready Law, you will play a crucial role in the management and negotiation of liens. This position can be located in our Chicago, Chicago-Beverly or Indianapolis office. The position can be fully remote, depending on residency, with experience in reducing liens for a plaintiff's personal injury law firm. Our local team enjoys hybrid work schedules after 3 months of employment.

**Responsibilities**:

- Preparing, organizing, and maintaining accurate client files.
- Conduct research to identify and track various liens, including medical liens, Medicare/Medicaid liens, and subrogation claims.
- Collaborate with insurance companies, medical providers, and government agencies to negotiate lien reductions.
- Prepare and maintain detailed records of lien negotiations and reductions.
- Create letters and legal documents related to lien negotiations.
- Run audits to ensure the team's accuracy in lien reduction procedures.
- Communicate with clients, attorneys, and other stakeholders regarding lien status and reduction progress.
- Stay up-to-date on changes in lien laws and regulations.
- Acquire necessary signatures for settlement purposes.
- Perform other tasks as required to support the firm's operations.

Qualifications:

- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Exceptional mathematical skills for accurate calculations related to lien reductions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research tools.
- Prior experience in a personal injury law firm is a plus but not required.

Important Characteristics to be a part of the McCready Law team:
Detail oriented and accurate; strong work ethic; self-motivated; eager to learn; positive attitude about work, life and the world.

Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift

**Experience**:

- Personal injury law: 1 year (preferred)
- lien reduction: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person


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