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.
• Filings documents with the courts electronically.
• Drafts documents and filings.
• Aids in deposition, mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation.
• Strong working knowledge in the application of Microsoft Office programs.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Sound judgment, including the ability to identify and escalate issues.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines.

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.

Benefits

• Taft offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401K, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bonus and more.
• 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.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $80,000-$110,000.

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Benefits

• Taft offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401K, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bonus and more.