Paralegal for Peoria office

Heyl Royster • Peoria, IL

3d • $22 - $28

About The Position

Heyl, Royster, Voelker & Allen, P.C., a regional law firm, based in Peoria, IL, with over 100 attorneys in seven offices, is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Paralegal position in our Peoria and/or Edwardsville offices.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of General Civil litigation
Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work
Ability to work independently and within a team
Exceptional analytical and reasoning skills
Ability to manage case files, deadlines, and discovery

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal certificate required
• Minimum of two (2) years of litigation experience
• Understanding of legal procedures and terminology is desired
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with document management systems is strongly desired

Nice To Haves

• Experience in med mal preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• manage case files
• manage deadlines
• manage discovery

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary Life/ADD
• Basic term life/ADD
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Competitive employer match for the 401K plan
• Employee assistance benefits
• Paid vacation/sick/holiday

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level