Mid-size Chicago-based Insurance Defense firm seeking an ambitious 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.

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. 

Job Description:

This position will work closely with attorneys in the Seattle office handling civil litigation cases including client reporting, document review/redaction, expert retention, medical records review and retrieval, research, trial preparation and any other duties necessary to support the attorneys’ needs. The paralegal will perform a broad range of case related duties under supervision as outlined below.

Primary Responsibilities:

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

1. Monitor cases and track court and discovery deadlines.
2. Perform case-related research and witness investigation. 
3. Administer requests for records; contact various facilities (medical, employment, public, etc.).
4. Review discovery documents and records, and prepare case summaries.
5. Manage large volume discovery utilizing e-discovery software, to include database setup, organization, review, and production.
6. Assist with drafting and preparation of discovery requests and responses, pleadings, including answers to complaints, and motions.
7. Draft and update client status reports.
8. Trial preparation including assisting with preparation of trial exhibits and drafting ER904 statements, witness and exhibit lists, deposition designations, and pre-trial motions including motions in limine.
9. Correspond with clients, opposing counsel and court clerks.
10. Communicate effectively with attorneys and legal assistants to ensure that all work is being completed in a timely fashion.
11. 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. 

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Previous experience and intermediate knowledge of E-discovery software including Everlaw, Relativity, Exclipse, and Nextpoint. 
• Experience using docket search databases (PACER, LexisNexis, Pohlman, Westlaw) etc.
• Previous law firm experience (3 years)

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Previous experience in civil litigation

Competencies:

1. Attention to detail.
2. Time management.
3. Ethical practice.
4. Organization.
5. Communication.

Compensation:

Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Dependent on the position offered, bonus and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. 

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.