Careers

Job Type: Full-time

Position Summary:

Kanoski Bresney is a rapidly growing law firm who is seeking a highly motivated and Illinois Bar licensed Workers Compensation Attorney to handle a large and growing docket of cases. We are looking for candidates with 1-3 years’ experience in Workers Compensation.

The lawyer will be supported by skilled legal assistant(s) who will help lead client communications, prepare documents, and all demands related to your cases. We are looking for someone with strong negotiation skills, ability to manage time and case load, ability to communicate effectively, and a team player.

You will be a part of a fast-paced team environment and will have all the needed support to allow you to grow as a lawyer and to focus on the proper workup of your cases in preparation for settlement or litigation.

Other facets of the position are to support the firm mission and values and align, motivate and inspire other team members to deliver exceptional high-quality results by their consistent example and influence. In addition, all employees are responsible for fostering a positive work environment by building effective working relationships, making sound decisions while delivering and achieving high-quality, customer-focused results.

Work Locations:

Primary locations are Springfield or Bloomington. However, other office locations served and are an option for this opening include: Champaign, Decatur, Macomb, Quincy, and Rushville Illinois. Remote work may be an option for the right person(s), at a minimum during COVID.

The position offers a competitive salary along with full benefits, including health dental, vision, FSA, paid time off, and 401(k).

If you are interested in this opportunity, please provide your cover letter, resume and salary requirements here.

Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Position Summary:

Kanoski Bresney is a rapidly growing law firm who is seeking a highly motivated and Illinois Bar licensed associate personal injury lawyer to handle a large and growing docket of cases. We are looking for candidates with 1-3 years’ experience in personal injury and/or nursing home lawyers. Familiarity with discovery and litigation and excellent research and writing skills required.This position will primarily entail handling all aspects of pre-litigation and litigation personal injury cases along with managing a staff member(s) working with the lawyer on the cases.

The lawyer will be supported by skilled legal assistant(s) who will help lead client communications, prepare documents, and all demands related to your cases. Overall organization and attention to detail are necessary to this position along with the willingness and ability to regularly interact with clients, adjusters, and other lawyers/paralegals over the phone and in person. Excellent communication (verbal and written), computer, analytical, and initiative are all essential skills.

You will be a part of a fast-paced team environment and will have all the needed support to allow you to grow as a lawyer and to focus on the proper workup of your cases in preparation for settlement or litigation.

Other facets of the position are to support the firm mission and values and align, motivate and inspire other team members to deliver exceptional high-quality results by their consistent example and influence. In addition, all employees are responsible for fostering a positive work environment by building effective working relationships, making sound decisions while delivering and achieving high-quality, customer-focused results.

Work Locations:

Primary locations are Springfield or Bloomington. However, other office locations served and are an option for this opening include: Champaign, Decatur, Macomb, Quincy, and Rushville Illinois. Remote work may be an option for the right person(s), at a minimum during COVID.

The position offers a competitive salary along with full benefits, including health dental, vision, FSA, paid time off, and 401(k).

If you are interested in this opportunity, please provide your cover letter, resume and salary requirements here.

Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Position Summary:

Kanoski Bresney is a rapidly growing law firm who is seeking a highly motivated and Illinois Bar licensed associate personal injury lawyer to handle a large and growing docket of cases. We are looking for candidates that are experienced (3+ years) personal injury and/or nursing home lawyers. Familiarity with discovery and litigation and excellent research and writing skills required.

This position will primarily entail handling all aspects of pre-litigation and litigation personal injury cases along with managing a staff member(s) working with the lawyer on the cases.

The lawyer will be supported by skilled legal assistant(s) who will help lead client communications, prepare documents, and all demands related to your cases. Overall organization and attention to detail are necessary to this position along with the willingness and ability to regularly interact with clients, adjusters, and other lawyers/paralegals over the phone and in person. Excellent communication (verbal and written), computer, analytical, and initiative are all essential skills.

You will be a part of a fast-paced team environment and will have all the needed support to allow you to grow as a lawyer and to focus on the proper workup of your cases in preparation for settlement or litigation.

Other facets of the position are to support the firm mission and values and align, motivate and inspire other team members to deliver exceptional high-quality results by their consistent example and influence. In addition, all employees are responsible for fostering a positive work environment by building effective working relationships, making sound decisions while delivering and achieving high-quality, customer-focused results.

Work Locations:

Primary locations are Springfield or Bloomington. However, other office locations served and are an option for this opening include: Champaign, Decatur, Macomb, Quincy, and Rushville Illinois. Remote work may be an option for the right person(s), at a minimum during COVID.

The position offers a competitive salary along with full benefits, including health dental, vision, FSA, paid time off, and 401(k).

If you are interested in this opportunity, please provide your cover letter, resume and salary requirements here.

Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Commensurate based on experience

Job Requirements:

We are looking for a Legal Assistant or Paralegal with at least two years of prior worker's compensation and/or personal injury experience. Ideal candidate must be detail-oriented, and a self- starter who is extremely responsible, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and possess a great work attitude.

Position Summary:

Duties include handling all aspects of workers compensation and/or personal injury cases, including opening and processing cases through to completion, creating and requesting supporting documents, maintaining attorney calendars, and overall file management. You must have excellent organizational and communication skills (verbal and written), as well as the ability to work independently with a degree of confidentiality and professionalism while delivering high-quality, client-focused results in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Other facets of the position are to support the Kanoski Bresney (KB) mission and values and align, motivate and inspire other team members to deliver exceptional high-quality results by their consistent example and influence. In addition, all KB employees are responsible for fostering a positive work environment by building effective working relationships, making sound decisions while delivering and achieving high-quality, customer-focused results.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Completes the following tasks to assist the Worker’s Compensation (WC) attorney in the management of their docket including, but not limited to the following:

• Receive intake calls and conduct client intake interviews
• Management and organization of client files
• Transcription and composition of routine letters and documents
• Filing, copying, scanning, file set up, etc.
• Working with medical records and other documents, including organizing, indexing, etc.
• Maintenance of attorney calendar including scheduling appointments and entering deadlines
• Prepare documentation for file
• Knowledge in piloting a legal management software
• Conduct research to support legal proceedings
• Respond to and manage client inquiries
• Act as a liaison between client and attorney
• Prepare discovery documents, legal pleadings and correspondence.
• Review and analyze medical records and other documents as required.
• Assist attorney with trial preparation.
• Must have exceptional communication skills, and be comfortable communicating with clients, courts, witnesses, third-parties, etc.
• Skill in professional oral and written communication, as well as following oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently and meet time sensitive goals.
• Skilled at completing multiple tasks at once.
• Knowledge of MS Office Applications.
• Ability to organize daily activities and serve as a team player.

Additional Information:

Work hours are Monday thru Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM, with an hour for lunch.

You must be able to work from one of the following office locations; Bloomington, Champaign, Decatur, Macomb, Quincy, Rushville, or Springfield, IL.

If you are qualified, please provide your cover letter, resume and salary requirements here.