
New Suits Processor
- Chicago, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- High volume processing related to case intake including review and triage of correspondence, pleadings and discovery.
- Originate approximately 100+ files per month in our Matter Management System with detailed attention to documenting initial facts, querying for relevant data, calendaring important deadlines and issuing assigned tasks to in-house paralegals and attorneys.
- Collaborate with the in-house Insurance Team to provide proper notice to our insurers.
- Consult and assist attorneys on specific case needs, particularly related to claims and litigation
- Assist with administrative requests as necessary.
- Analyze, issue spot and escalate inquiries and issues
- Perform research, fact investigation and preservation functions
- Support team projects and initiatives
- Review, categorize, organize, track and update information and legal documents within our matter management system.
- Prioritize and manage a large volume of cases and projects
- Design, build and deliver engaging presentations for internal and external audiences
- Respond directly to requests from insurers and other stakeholders.
- Basic understanding of the litigation lifecycle, especially service of process, and insurance defense.
- B.A/B.S. required, paralegal certificate preferred (or as required by local rules)
- Working knowledge of insurance litigation, including General Liability (GL)
- Technical know-how with at least a beginner level of computer skills, including a working knowledge of Google suite, Excel, Word, Adobe, and other web-based applications
- Ability to process high volumes of data quickly and efficiently.
- Ability to switch between different types of tasks seamlessly and efficiently throughout the day.
- Ability to prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work and communicate across teams in order to determine the most efficient method to complete tasks and deadlines
- Strong typing skills (speed and accuracy).s.
- Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Independent, motivated, organized, self-starter capable of working in a fast paced and high stakes setting.
- Self-motivation and the ability to work both on a team and independently
- Experience working in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment with efficiency and accuracy
- Passion for the work and a growth mindset
- Flexibility and willingness to help out wherever needed
- Enthusiasm for Uber!