Description

Mid-size Chicago-based Insurance Defense firm seeking an ambitious Jr. Paralegal. This is a highly responsible and rewarding full-time position that offers a competitive salary and outstanding benefits. Along with your resume and cover letter, please send your salary requirements.

This position is responsible for a wide variety of duties and projects related to litigation case load. This position is expected to participate in all aspects of case management, including drafting and filing of court documents, proofreading motions and pleadings, assisting attorneys in the management of case files and support to client, tracking court dates and deadlines, client reporting, and maintaining of electronic databases. The ideal candidate must be detail oriented, have superior communication, organizational, computer and client service skills, and be able to multi-task. The candidate must also possess excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to work well under pressure, and the desire to take initiative is a must.

Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Provide comprehensive administrative support to multiple attorneys and partners
2. Assist with preparation of discovery, pleadings, and motions
3. Draft and update client status reports
4. Organize, review, summarize, and draft documents
5. Perform basic research of court rules and litigation trends
6. Oversee requests for medical records, contact physicians and other facilities
7. Analyze medical records and prepare summaries
8. Draft notices and prepare state and federal court filings
9. File motions, notices and correspondence electronically using various state and federal court docketing websites
10. Proofread attorneys’ motions and pleadings
11. Interact and follow up with attorneys to ensure completion of filings, hearings and other projects
12. Correspond with clients, opposing counsel, and court clerks
13. Assist with all aspects of trial preparation
14. Assist with overflow work from other paralegals as needed

The above list of duties and responsibilities is in no way a comprehensive list. From time to time, the employee may be required to perform other duties in support of the operation of the firm, as requested by his/her supervisor or manager. 

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Paralegal Certificate (ABA accredited) preferred\
• 1-2 years of litigation support experience \
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), advanced knowledge of Excel
• Experience using court docket search databases (PACER, LexisNexis, Pohlman, Westlaw, etc.)
• Experience using e-discovery/trial software (Nextpoint, Relativity, etc.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and to manage multiple projects at once
• Ability to prioritize tasks and complete all tasks on time
• Ability to adapt to new situations and quickly acquire new skills

Our firm is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Military status, or Veteran status.