Commercial Litigation Paralegal
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Full Time
4 hours ago
$85,000 - $105,000 USD
No Visa Sponsorship
Key skills
AICommunication
About this role
Role Overview
- Assist attorneys in all stages of litigation
- Assist in preparing and filing (including e-filing) of legal documents in state and federal court
- Case file management (create, organize, track and maintain files; monitor calendars and meeting deadlines; document actions; input information into file database and case management software)
- Document management including, but not limited to, review of documents, proofreading, bate labeling, organization of documents and compiling information for discovery responses, pleadings, and motions
- Perform factual research and investigation
- Lead subpoena and third-party records retrieval efforts
- Draft correspondence and memoranda for attorneys as requested
- Familiarity with e-discovery, including the technical aspects of collecting, reviewing, and producing electronically stored information (state and federal court)
- Experience in Relativity, LiveNote, Case/Time Map, Summation, Adobe Acrobat, and Trial Director is a plus
- Trial preparation and attendance at trial (organizing evidence, preparing exhibits, scheduling witnesses, ensuring that witnesses are ready when needed)
- Prepare basic answers and objections to discovery, deposition abstracts, and other similar litigation tasks
- Skilled at entering time in billing systems such as Laurel AI so that entries are not deducted for vague time entry descriptions or time that is excessive
Requirements
- A minimum of 3 years of paralegal experience
- An associate’s degree and/or paralegal certificate required
- Experience handling Commercial litigation as well as trial experience is preferred
- Experience with medical records and can prepare chronologies and record and specials summaries when records come in as a matter of course
- Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
- Strong interpersonal skills to build a rapport with team and clients
- Detail oriented, able to work independently, and possess excellent organizational and written/oral communication skills
- Track record of juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- Hybrid work schedule of 3 days in the office, 2 days remote