Litigation Paralegal

About the job Litigation Paralegal

Seeking to make an impact and advocate for your clients? Want to join a reputable Plaintiff practice? Look no further!

Our multi-location law firm client is seeking a Litigation Paralegal in Chicago to work on cutting-edge cases across multiple state and federal jurisdictions with very experienced and highly motivated litigators.

High-level Overview:

The role is multi-faceted, dynamic, and broad

Working full-time and on-site in our Chicago Loop office with our growing team of lawyers and support staff

Organizing and reviewing files for important transactions and documents and preparing annotations and work product documents to aid attorney review of case files, including pleadings and voluminous discovery documents; working within the firm case Management Software and Database to properly document all activities, facts, and events in a case

Drafting correspondence and legal court documents, such as pleadings, discovery, motions, affidavits, and subpoenas Required Experience, Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor's degree in any discipline, or associate degree in paralegal studies (with paralegal certificate(s) issued), from an accredited, not-for-profit college or university

5+ years of paralegal experience (litigation-focused role is preferred) preference will be given to candidates with prior experience at regionally or nationally reputable plaintiff law firms

Proficiency using the Microsoft Office suite and e-filing system of the state of Illinois (eFileIL) and the federal courts (CM/ECF) is required

Familiarity with Filevine (Case Management Software) and general computer savviness are plusses but not required