Defense Litigation Paralegal

1 month ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Hawkins Parnell & Young Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated litigation paralegal to join our team in Chicago. The ideal candidate will have experience in mass tort and/or asbestos litigation and be proficient in MS Office suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with trials, including preparing trial documents and exhibits
  • Assist with preparation for depositions, including investigating worksites and witnesses
  • Assist with preparation for hearings
  • Assist with analysis of litigation trends and projections, using Excel and data management systems
  • Assist with preparation of discovery responses, including document production
  • Prepare and organize various pleadings, motions, documents, forms, charts, letters, presentations, and reports
  • Summarize depositions, medical, military, union, and employment records
  • Facilitate expert retention, provide materials to experts, and coordinate specifics for expert reports and depositions
  • Work closely with the secretarial team to monitor and calendar docket activity, case events, and deadlines
  • Available to travel to meet with clients, review documents, assist in litigation management, and trial
  • Assist with National Client Team case and docket management, including quality control of databases, document retention, control, and production

Requirements

  • Proficiency in MS Office suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Familiarity with managing databases and document management systems
  • Proficiency in e-discovery and document review software
  • Attention to detail
  • Intellectual curiosity
  • Intuition and self-direction
  • Desire to continuously learn

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation, including potential year-end bonuses and referral incentives
  • Hybrid work arrangement for those meeting specific performance criteria, allowing 2 days remote work weekly
  • 401K plan/Profit Sharing
  • Health & welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision
  • HSA and FSA plans
  • Company-provided life insurance with additional guaranteed issue life insurance available
  • Company-paid long-term disability coverage and available short-term disability coverage
  • Parental leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Collaborative office environment

About Hawkins Parnell & Young

Hawkins Parnell & Young is a national defense litigation firm that has represented many of the largest and most well-known companies in high-risk litigation and business disputes, including Fortune 500 companies. Our success has relied on one distinction: OUR PEOPLE. We rely on the uniqueness of each team member to create a culture that drives innovation and exceptional results for our diverse client roster. Through actively embracing different backgrounds and perspectives, we foster an environment that is vibrant, challenging, and rewarding.

Hawkins Parnell & Young is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer



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