Job Overview
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal to join our dynamic law office. The ideal candidate will have experience in administrative support and legal research, with a strong background in litigation matters. The Litigation Paralegal will be responsible for assisting our attorneys in various legal proceedings, from document preparation to case management. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and ambitious professional to develop their skills and contribute to our team's success.
Duties
- Provide administrative support to our litigation team, including filing documents, preparing pleadings, and conducting legal research.
- Assist with case management, including organizing and tracking documents, and preparing for hearings and trials.
- Draft legal documents, such as discovery requests, motions, and pleadings, under the supervision of our attorneys.
- Conduct legal research to support the litigation team, including researching case law, statutes, and regulations.
- Maintain organized and detailed records of all documents and communications related to cases.
- Coordinate with witnesses, experts, and other parties involved in litigation proceedings.
- Prepare and review pleadings, motions, and other legal documents for submission to the court.
- Manage and track deadlines and timelines for litigation matters.
- Assist with the preparation and organization of exhibits and other trial materials.
Experience
- Experience in an administrative role, preferably in a law office.
- Strong background in litigation matters, including workers compensation law, securities law, and immigration law.
- Proficiency in legal research, including searching online databases, reviewing case law, and analyzing statutes and regulations.
- Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a high level of attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
- Experience with project management tools and software is a plus.
- Familiarity with executive administrative support tasks, including calendar management and travel coordination, is also desired.
Skills
- Experience working in a law office or with legal documents.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to draft legal documents.
- Experience with legal research and project management.
- Knowledge of workers compensation law, securities law, and immigration law.
- Familiarity with administrative tasks, including calendar management and travel coordination.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Experience:
- Law office: 10 years (Required)
- Legal research: 10 years (Required)
- Organizational skills: 10 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Chicago, IL 60601 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Chicago, IL 60601: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60601
