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Litigation Paralegal – Hybrid - $75k to $95k

Chicago, IL 60606, IL · Legal
Litigation Paralegal – Hybrid - $75k to $95k
Position summary: Litigation paralegals work on a wide variety of complex matters, working side by side with the Firm’s litigators during all stages of litigation, from the inception of a matter through discovery, trial, post-trial findings, and appeals.

Position Responsibilities
    • Compile and organize documents to assist in discovery, motions practice, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation.
    • Coordinate, organize, and manage large scale document collections.
    • Monitor court docket for assigned cases and manage internal case file.
    • Bluebook, cite check, and proofread various court filings and legal memoranda.
    • Perform factual research and prepare written summaries of compiled information.
    • Coordinate with vendors and litigation support regarding all aspects of eDiscovery.
    • Prepare deposition notices and subpoenas; organize, maintain, and prepare witness interview or deposition materials, exhibits, and summaries.
    • Assist with drafting pleadings and motions, including gathering
      and organizing exhibits and e-filing all court documents and coordinating service of process.
    • Assist in all aspects of trial preparation and attendance at trial.
    • Other duties as assigned by practice group and Paralegal Management.
Skills & Experience: 
Required:
    • A bachelor's degree.
    • 2–3 years of complex litigation paralegal experience.
    • Willingness and flexibility to work overtime, occasionally on short notice.
Preferred:
    • Experience with litigation support software and review platforms, including Relativity and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
    • Familiarity with electronic filing in federal and state courts.
    • Strong cite-checking, proofreading, and blue booking skills.
Competencies:
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
    • Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and track extensive details.
    • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients and all levels of personnel, and handle confidential information sensitively and discreetly.
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, while demonstrating initiative, diplomacy and tact when under pressure.
    • Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, advanced knowledge of Excel preferred.
To Apply: Please email resume to: cfleck@chelsearecruiters.com
 
Craig Fleck
Vice President
Chelsea Search Group
1777 Laurelwood Way
Oceanside, CA 92056
858-829-7747
cfleck@chelsearecruiters.com

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