Long-Term Disability Paralegal

Job Title: Long-Term Disability and ERISA Paralegal Position: Full-Time

Location:
Chicago, IL (Hybrid) Job Summary We are a boutique, top-tier ERISA long-term disability firm seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Long Term Disability Paralegal to joint our tight-knit legal team. In this role, you will be the primary anchor for clients navigating the complex private long-term disability claim and administrative appeal process and ERISA litigation. You will work under the supervision of the responsible attorney to analyze and synthesize existing case facts, strategically gather additional evidence, draft comprehensive administrative appeal letters/briefs, and ensure our clients’ rights are protected from major insurance carriers. Core Responsibilities (> 90% of Role)
• Case Management: Execute the workflow of long-term disability appeals after initial intake through administrative appeal and resulting claim management after case returns to in pay status.
• Collaboration on Strategizing: Exercise initiative to consult with the responsible attorney on the core case issues and our approach to overturn claim denials.
• Record Summarization: Strategically review, analyze and detail complex medical chronologies and forensic and/or expert evidence with the case strategy in mind, identifying and extracting key evidence, bad facts, areas that need further development, and evidence we are missing.
• Building the Case: Gather critical medical, forensic testing, and expert opinion evidence through trusted vendors.
• Drafting & Legal Writing: Draft comprehensive administrative appeal letters, formal correspondence to insurance carriers, and regular client update or requests for information.
• Client and Insurance Carrier Liaison: Act as the primary, empathetic point of contact for clients, keeping them regularly updated on their claim or appeal.
• Deadline Management: Track and manage strict administrative appeal deadlines and handle timely electronic evidence submissions.
• Integration of AI to Case Preparation: Exercise sound judgment regarding how to use AI as a tool for organizing and accessing case information, but not using it as a replacement for your review, analysis, or critical, strategic thinking. Non-Core Responsibilities (10% or Less of Role)
• Financial Management of Clients’ Claims
• Monitor and Save Incoming Case Correspondence
• Monitor and Track Litigation Deadlines (Risk Management Redundancy)
• Managing Sending Limited Outgoing Case Related Mail
• Managing Limited Preparation and Delivery of Court Courtesy Copies of Filings Qualifications & Skills

Education:
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field; Paralegal Certificate preferred.

Experience:
2+ years of experience as a paralegal, or legal assistant with prior case related responsibilities, in a relevant practice area with transferable skills. Medical Literacy: Ability to read, comprehend, summarize, and convey technical medical documentation and vocational assessments. Technical Proficiency: Experience utilizing legal case management software and word processing. Soft

Skills:
Exceptional written and verbal communication, structural organization, and empathetic, client service driven mindset. Benefits & Compensation
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Salary:
Commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Bonus Eligibility: generous bonuses paid for meeting individual performance targets
• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees
• 5% 401(k) matching program
• Discretionary profit-sharing contributions when firm meets performance targets
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Company-paid basic life & accidental death insurance
• Pet friendly office (for well-behaved, potty-trained furry friends)