Senior Litigation Paralegal

Senior ParalegalChicago, ILSummaryOur client seeks a Senior Paralegal to assist the Litigation practice groups in all phases of the litigation process from the initial complaint to discovery through to trial and appeal. This paralegal will also assist the Labor and Employment, Bankruptcy & Restructuring, and Corporate groups as well.ResponsibilitiesAssisting attorneys in all phases of litigation including motion practice, discovery, trial, and post-trialDrafting documents/pleadings including subpoenas, deposition notices, document requests and responses, interrogatories and responses, request for admissions, affidavits/affirmations, answers, notices, declarations, and agreementsCoordinating e-filing and service process with the Managing Attorney's office for federal/state court or judicial panelsCompiling, organizing, and reviewing responsive and related production documentsCite-checking, Shepardizing, Blue booking and proofreading court filings and related position papersPerforming statistical and factual research and compiling data for analysesAssisting in all phases of pre-trial activities including witness binders, organizing trial exhibits, coordinating witness attendance at trial, and coordinating the trial logistics; Attending and assisting at trial/hearings including preparing and maintaining exhibits and demonstratives, tracking exhibits introduced and marked into evidenceCoordinating the preparation of invoices for lender mattersMonitoring docket(s), coordinating service of filingsPreparing ebinders, coordinating printing and delivery of physical binders; Basic document handling for the Corporate departmentSupervising junior paralegals as neededInteract and liaise with clients and vendorsQualificationsBachelor's Degree5+ years of law firm experience, including assistance on Litigation matters & familiarity with Illinois rules and proceduresStrong written and organizational skillsExperience working with litigation databases; familiarity with Relativity is a plusAbility to quickly and proactively identify and analyze problems, develop solutions and deliver resultsAbility to work well under pressure, in a team environment and handle multiple tasks efficientlyAvailable to work considerable overtime when required, including evenings and weekendsStrong technical skills in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, as well as the ability to learn new software and applicationsCompensation is dependent on experience, $80,000.00-$140,000.00, plus overtime and bonus.

Created: 2025-02-24