Litigation Legal Administrator

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 friendly, professional, and motivated Litigation Legal Administrator to join our Legal team. If you’re looking for a company that embraces the principles of respect, compassion and trust, please apply with us today!

The Litigation Legal Administrator will serve as the main point of contact for clients and manage files, prepare letters, and general assist attorney with case files.

Schedule: 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday

Location: Can work remotely, but most be local to the Chicago area and able to commute to our Downtown Chicago office

Salary: $20.00/hour

Additional Compensation and Benefits:

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 and Dental 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
• 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
• Regularly communicate with attorneys, adjusters and clients by responding to all emails and inquiries in a concise and timely manner

WHAT YOU MUST POSSESS

Must Have:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to type 40 words per minute and with high accuracy
• Must have experience with the Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Outlook, Word and Excel
• Must be able to communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing
• Effective time management, attention to detail, and organization skills

Nice To Have:

• Some college preferred
• Paralegal certification or experience
• Experience with Pacer and/or CUBS

WHY HARRIS & HARRIS?

Harris & Harris is a premier, full-service revenue recovery firm headquartered and founded in Chicago, IL. Founded in 1968, we have been in business for more than 50 years, and we specialize in the utilities, government, and healthcare markets.

The family business Sam Harris started is now a firm of more than 500 hundred employees including collections professionals and customer care representatives who employ the latest technology and best ethical practices to help businesses recover revenue and provide world class customer service.

We take pride in knowing what it takes to turn a call from "average" to "excellent." We have been delighting clients and customers for decades thanks to our outstanding employees. They make the difference every day, shift, and call and transform challenges into victories.

At Harris & Harris, we’re proud to be an organization where everyone is welcome and can be their authentic selves at work. We’re passionate about celebrating the differences that make each of us unique. Our culture focuses on our employees and we look for opportunities to recognize and celebrate together. We are an organization that cares about our people. From monthly activities, bonuses and contests, to competitive wages and benefits, we foster an environment where we employees feel valued.

We also are an organization that believes in the power of giving back. Our internal cross functional committee, Harris Cares, guides our philanthropic activities. We have partnered with organizations such as One Warm Coat, Greater Chicago Food Depository, American Cancer Society, Bright Pink, The Heat and Warmth Fund (THAW), and Operation Stars and Stripes. Most recently we have partnered with local schools and charitable organizations to give back to our communities including the American Heart Association, Habitat for Humanity, A Just Harvest, and R. Nathaniel Dett Elementary School.

At Harris & Harris, everyone is important, and one person can make a difference for their colleagues, for our clients, and for our company. We look forward to hearing from you!

Harris & Harris is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.