Paralegal - Litigation (Chicago)

Essential Duties

• Displays strong attention to detail as well as critical thinking.
• Proactively supports attorneys.
• Responds to requests with a sense of urgency and effectively prioritizes work.
• Utilize eDiscovery software to manipulate and organize data for document production request.
• Edits and proofreads documents for accuracy and compliance with applicable federal and state statutes and local rules.
• Demonstrates familiarity with litigation processes.
• Proactively monitors deadlines.
• Proactively manages and monitors cases, notifying attorney of actions needed.
• Clearly communicates in a concise, professional manner.
• Fills documents with the courts electronically.
• Drafts documents and filings.
• Affords assistance in deposition, mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation.

Requirements

• 3+ years’ of related experience in a law firm or legal setting.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with eDiscovery software – Relativity and Trial Director required.
• Proficient command of the English language and standard grammar rules.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $80,000-$110,000. Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted information based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.