Litigation Paralegal - Government

Hinshaw & Culbertson • Chicago, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is seeking a Litigation Paralegal for its Chicago office to support attorneys in general civil defense litigation. The paralegal researches law, investigates facts, and prepares legal documents in accordance with established policies and procedures. The role manages cases from inception through mediation, arbitration, trial, or settlement and may require attendance at trial.

Requirements

• At least five years of general civil litigation experience.
• Working knowledge of internet software.
• Proficiency with Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Pro, LexisNexis, PACER, Relativity, Sanction, TrialPad, and iManage.
• Clear and informative writing, with the ability to edit for spelling and grammar, adapt writing style to different needs, and read and interpret written information.
• Experience with trial preparation and participation or attendance, including organizing witness materials and preparing physical and electronic exhibits.
• Experience with exhibit manipulation software such as Sanction, TrialDirector, TrialPad, Relativity, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of complex litigation.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and gather and analyze information skillfully.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience working for or with government entities.

Responsibilities

• Review and manage case files from inception through mediation, arbitration, trial, or settlement.
• Prepare subpoenas compelling depositions and/or document productions.
• Prepare initial discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admissions.
• Draft discovery responses, including document productions and corresponding privilege logs.
• Prepare attorneys for depositions.
• Research, vet, and engage subject matter experts.
• Monitor response deadlines and timeliness.
• Prepare legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, fact and medical chronologies, agreements, and trial or mediation binders.
• Investigate facts as requested by attorneys, including through social media research.
• Prepare for trial, including trial notebooks, exhibit lists, witness lists, and trial subpoenas; manage witnesses; schedule trial testimony; prepare and manipulate trial presentations; and handle other trial-related tasks as needed.
• Attend trial as necessary.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Flexible benefits program.
• Generous 401(k) plan.
• Supportive environment that encourages work-life balance and career development.

What This Job Offers

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