We are looking for a reliable, organized, and detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal to support our attorneys and office staff. This role involves a variety of tasks, including document filing, legal drafting, occasional research, and overall case management. Ideal candidates excel in critical thinking, multitasking, and time management.
Primary Responsibilities
E-filing documents with various courts
Drafting litigation documents such as demand letters, complaints, motions, and discovery requests and responses
Drafting and filing administrative agency charges and responses (e.g., with EEOC and IDHR)
Reviewing and indexing discovery documents
Managing case and file activities, tracking deadlines with minimal supervision
Calculating and calendaring deadlines in firm’s management systems
Conducting occasional legal research
Timely entering billing data (average 25 hours/week)
Effective communication with staff, clients, co-counsel, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders
Participating in weekly team meetings
Utilizing creative and analytical skills for problem-solving
Assisting in training new hires as needed
Performing additional duties as required
Qualifications And Skills
Minimum 3 years of experience in a litigation paralegal role
Essential skills: common sense, critical thinking, time management, organization, teamwork, clear communication
Ability to follow directions respectfully and attentively
Desire to work collaboratively as part of a team
Capacity to work independently, self-monitor, and self-manage
Professionalism in conduct and manner representative of the firm
Strong organizational and time management skills
Proficiency in MS Office, case management software, and electronic filing
Excellent research and analytical skills
Initiative and commitment to high-quality work
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Paralegal certification preferred; prior employment law experience is a plus
Supervisory experience is strongly preferred
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Occasional additional hours based on firm needs
Hybrid schedule: 3 days in office after initial 90 days of full in-office work
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Law Practice
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