What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at Heyl Royster?
This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13548276 **Heyl Royster**is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Paralegal position in our workers\' compensation practice, to be based in any of the following offices\*: Peoria, Champaign, Edwardsville, Rockford, or St. Louis (Missouri). **THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND ABILITIES:**
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work in a high-volume legal practice
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Exceptional analytical and reasoning skills
- Knowledge of Workers\' Compensation litigation in Missouri
- Associate or Bachelor\'s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate is required
- A minimum of one (1) year civil litigation experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with electronic document management systems is required **COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:** The base pay range is \$22.00 to \$28.00 an hour. The pay offered will take into account several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, scope & responsibilities of the role, qualifications/credentials, talent availability and specialization, as well as business needs. The range may be modified in the future. This position offers excellent benefits\*\*, for full-time employees, including:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Voluntary Life/ADD Additionally, the Firm provides full-time employees at no additional cost:
- Basic term life/ADD
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Competitive employer match for the 401K plan
- Employee assistance benefits
- Paid vacation/sick/holiday
- Dress for your day If this sounds like the opportunity you\'ve been waiting for, apply today! **ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR LEGAL TEAM?** We understand your time is valuable, and that is why we have a quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this position at our law firm, please fill out our 3-minute, mobile-friendly application so that we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you. *Heyl Royster is an equal opportunity employer* *Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.* *\*Qualified employees will be considered for hybrid work after six (6) months of employment.* *\*\*This benefit list is current at the time of posting but is subject to change at any time.* \ \ Must be able to pass a background check. Any job offer will be based on results of background check. \ \ For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.\ \
Salary : $22 - $28