Paralegal
Merlin Law Group · Chicago, IL · 1 mo ago
HybridInformation TechnologyFull-time
Position Overview
We are seeking a talented Paralegal with 6+ years of litigation experience to join our dynamic team!
The legal assistant will play a crucial role in supporting our attorneys, maintaining case files, and ensuring the smooth flow of operations within our litigation team.
What You'll Do
- Act as liaison among all parties including courts and other neutral parties.
- Review, organize, and maintain case materials.
- Perform case-related research.
- Draft pleadings, subpoenas, discovery requests and responses, correspondence, interrogatories/answers, other legal documents.
- Cooling the collection, review and production of documents and discovery requests.
- Aid in deposition preparation, pre-trial investigations, trial preparation, including assistance with preparation of witnesses for deposition and/or trial.
- Aid in trial preparation including preparation of exhibits, witness binders and other demonstrative evidence for use at trial and court hearings.
- Calendaring and scheduling depositions, hearings, mediations and other meetings as needed.
Requirements
- Associate’s Degree or Certificate in Paralegal Studies (preferred)
- 6+ years of relevant experience as a paralegal with a focus on litigation
- Experience and knowledge of State and Federal court system and filings
- First Party Property Insurance (a plus)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, document management and client management software systems
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
- Organized & detail-oriented
What We Offer
- Salary commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits package
Company Information
Merlin Law Group is a national insurance claim litigation firm that handles commercial property insurance claims, residential property insurance claims and bad faith claims. We are dedicated to helping policyholders protect themselves in complex legal battles as well as fighting for the best possible laws to protect the insured nationwide.