Paralegal I 26-42

Illinois Attorney General • Springfield, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs regulatory compliance reviews of documents and reviews financial statements. Maintains extensive oral and written communication with corporate and legal representatives of registrants, and analyzes contracts, leases, building specifications, and other materials. Conducts paralegal work by researching, analyzing, and monitoring assigned cases; writing legal memoranda; preparing routine legal documents for review and approval by a licensed attorney; reviewing hearing transcripts and case files and excerpting pertinent information; and performing legal research for special projects and assignments. Litigation support duties include determining which documents are privileged, preparing for depositions, abstracting deposition and trial transcripts, preparing trial exhibits, and drafting and responding to discovery requests. Performs other related duties within the scope of the position. Work is performed with some independence under the supervision of a support staff coordinator, with guidance from a staff attorney, and is reviewed through personal conferences, reports, and results obtained. The position requires in-office attendance.

Requirements

• At least an associate degree in business law or legal studies, or completion of an approved paralegal training program.
• Two years of advanced clerical work experience in a legal services operation, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Ability to evaluate and interpret contracts, financial statements, and other complex documentation.
• Ability to work within budgetary constraints.
• Ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with employees and the general public.
• Attendance is an essential function of the position.
• Minimal typing may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in business law or legal studies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review documents for regulatory compliance and review financial statements.
• Communicate orally and in writing with corporate and legal representatives of registrants.
• Analyze contracts, leases, building specifications, and other materials.
• Research, analyze, and monitor the status of assigned cases.
• Write legal memoranda and prepare routine legal documents for review and approval by a licensed attorney.
• Review hearing transcripts and case files and excerpt pertinent information.
• Conduct legal research for special projects and assignments.
• Provide litigation support, including identifying privileged documents, preparing for depositions, abstracting deposition and trial transcripts, preparing trial exhibits, and drafting and responding to discovery requests.
• Perform other related duties reasonably within the scope of the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree