Product Liability & Mass Torts Litigation Paralegal

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath • Chicago, IL

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Faegre Drinker, one of the 100 largest law firms headquartered in the U.S., is searching for a Paralegal to join our Products Liability & Mass Torts practice in the Chicago office. Work alongside top lawyers and legal professionals to make a difference servicing our clients. Join our team where you will make an impact and be rewarded for contributing to the firm’s success.

Requirements

• Energetic, organized, detail orientated and disciplined with the willingness to learn and work hard.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team, through effective communication strategies.
• Ability to manage workflow and work under tight deadlines and other time constraints, with competing and shifting priorities.
• Ability to bill 1550 hours annually.
• Ability to travel to trials.
• Ability to effectively manage projects.
• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years’ experience required or 5+ years of related experience in place of education; paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited program preferred.
• Previous experience with litigation at the federal and state level.
• Experience with medical records required.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PPT, etc.).
• Proficiency in tracking, organizing and running basic calculations and analytics using Excel strongly preferred.
• Experience as a paralegal in a law firm strongly preferred.
• Experience in CM/ECF or local e-filling strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited program
• Proficiency in tracking, organizing and running basic calculations and analytics using Excel
• Experience as a paralegal in a law firm
• Experience in CM/ECF or local e-filling

Responsibilities

• Provide high level, detail focused, and proactive litigation support.
• Track and manage various aspect of the discovery process, including organization, tracking charts, searches, productions, redactions, and log document dispositions.
• Track and manage expert materials.
• Analyze and organize large amounts of information and data sets.
• Demonstrate knowledge and expertise in civil litigation, state and federal court procedures.
• Research, prepare and file agency, state, and federal court filings.
• Cite and fact check briefs.
• Gain and utilize a deep understanding of product liability laws and issues in industries such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, food, agriculture, consumer and automotive products, toxic torts, and sports law.
• Manage medical records collection and review.
• Analyze records and compile medical chronologies.
• Assist with research, such as rules and procedures, public searches, and compiling information for attorney review.
• Organize documents, prepare witness files and materials for deposition
• Prepare materials and coordinate logistics for trial/arbitration.
• Attend trial and provide onsite support.
• Special projects and duties, as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible working environment for work-life success.
• Opportunity to participate in firm-sponsored volunteer events.
• Wellness programming with personalized content and activities.
• Professional environment and the opportunity to work with experts at the top of their fields.
• Variety of health plan options, as well as dental, vision and 401(k) plans.
• Generous paid time off.
• Discretionary bonus
• Life, health, accident, and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan

What This Job Offers

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