Litigation Paralegal
About The Position
A mid-size Chicago-based insurance defense firm is seeking an ambitious, ABA-certified Paralegal to join our team. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, outstanding benefits, and an opportunity to play a key role in our litigation practice. Along with your resume and cover letter, please include your salary requirements. Position Overview: The Paralegal will provide critical support to attorneys by managing a variety of litigation-related tasks. Responsibilities include case file management, assisting attorneys with case preparation, drafting legal documents, maintaining electronic databases, and client reporting. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, highly organized, and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Paralegal Certificate (ABA-accredited preferred).
- 5 – 10 years of litigation experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), with advanced Excel knowledge.
- Experience using court docket search databases (PACER, LexisNexis, Pohlman, Westlaw, etc.).
- Familiarity with e-discovery and trial software (NextPoint, Relativity, etc.).
- Ability to manage time efficiently and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong prioritization skills and ability to meet deadlines.
- Adaptability and ability to quickly acquire new skills.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in asbestos defense litigation and/or insurance defense litigation.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to multiple attorneys and partners.
- Assist with the preparation of discovery, pleadings, and motions.
- Draft and update client reports.
- Organize, review, summarize, and draft documents.
- Conduct basic research on court rules and litigation trends.
- Manage requests for medical records and communicate with physicians and facilities.
- Analyze medical records and prepare summaries.
- Perform electronic filing in federal and state courts.
- Correspond with clients, opposing counsel, and court clerks.
- Assist with all aspects of trial preparation.
- Additional tasks may be assigned as needed to support firm operations.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical insurance plans (two PPO options, a PPO with HSA, and an HMO, all provided by BCBSIL)
- Dental insurance plans (PPO and HMO options provided by Guardian)
- Vision insurance (PPO plan provided by EyeMed)
- Retirement savings plan with employer match (100% of the first 3% of salary deferral, plus 50% of the next 2%)
- Fitness center reimbursement
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Parental leave
- Commuter benefits
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
- Additional leave programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
