Litigation Paralegal (BI & Worker's Comp)

Demesmin and Dover Career's Page•Chicago, IL

44d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Litigation Paralegal with experience in Business & Worker's Compensation to join our team. This on-site position in our Fort. Lauderdale office requires a highly organized individual capable of managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. The role involves preparing legal documents, organizing evidence, e-filing court documents, managing discovery, coordinating depositions, and communicating with clients and other parties involved in litigation.

Requirements

At least 2+ years of working experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting.
General Litigation Experience, preferably in federal court.
Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, and procedures, practices.
Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience.
Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program.

Responsibilities

Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, and legal memoranda.
Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices.
E-file court documents in federal and state court.
Prepare discovery documents, interrogatories, and responses.
Draft and serve summons.
Coordinate depositions.
Prepare deposition and hearing binders and exhibits.
Draft pleadings, motions, and appellate documents and file them with the court.
Interface with clients to keep them apprised of case status and obtain necessary discovery documents.
Gather relevant information from various sources.
Liaise between attorneys and internal/external third parties, including co-counsel, counsel for defendants, and courts.