Litigation Paralegal

Foley and Mansfield, P.L.L.P. • Chicago, IL

10h • Hybrid

About The Position

Foley & Mansfield, a professional limited liability partnership, is a national law firm with more than 110 attorneys in offices from coast to coast. We provide legal expertise, creative solutions and extensive trial experience for large corporations, small businesses, and individuals.

We have an opportunity for a Litigation Paralegal to join our Chicago office. The ideal candidate must be a self-starter who is highly organized and possesses the ability to effectively prioritize. Responsibilities include:

Requirements

• At least three years of litigation paralegal experience
• Ability to work in fast paced environment and handle large volume of work
• Ability to attend trials, both locally and nationally
• Excellent communication skills a must
• This is a hybrid position, with 1 in office day per week.

Nice To Haves

• Asbestos, Toxic Tort, Products Liability, or Personal Injury experience preferred
• Experience with trial war room and trial support a plus
• Knowledge of medical terms or experience in the medical field a plus

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of cases assigned from initial intake to trial
• Responsible for retaining, providing information, scheduling calls and testimony, and maintaining relationships with experts
• Maintaining client extranet and various databases with pertinent information
• Receiving and processing documents and entering information into Case Management System as well as naming, saving and filing in the firm’s electronic repository
• Review and summarize discovery in each case, including but not limited to, medical, military, and employment records.
• Assist with preparing motions and exhibits
• Manage trial related documents and exhibits; specifically, preparing Trial Notebooks and document productions as needed
• Attend trials and support trial team as needed
• Bill time for work completed daily
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• competitive salary and benefits package which includes flexible benefits for healthcare/dental/vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k), professional development and training, generous PTO and paid holidays, mental health benefit, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed