What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Litigation Paralegal position at Talent Acquisition LLC?
Overview
A litigation boutique law firm is seeking a highly experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal to join its Chicago office. The paralegal will work closely with attorneys and collaborate with a team of four other paralegals to provide comprehensive litigation support. This position is primarily onsite in downtown Chicago and plays a key role in case preparation, discovery, trial support, and client service.
Responsibilities
- Proofread, edit, and cite-check memoranda and briefs
- File documents in state and federal electronic filing systems
- Assist with discovery, including document production and management of electronically stored information
- Support deposition preparation and management, including use of relevant software tools
- Coordinate all aspects of trial preparation, including onsite trial management (may require travel)
- Provide project management support to ensure deadlines and litigation milestones are met
Required
- Minimum of 10 years of litigation paralegal experience, including multiple trial experiences
- Strong attention to detail with excellent follow-up and project management skills
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
- Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a team
- Strong interpersonal skills with professionalism, diplomacy, and tact
Preferred
- Paralegal Certificate or bachelor’s degree
- Experience with document management systems
- Familiarity with Westlaw and deposition processing software