Litigation Paralegal Specialist

4 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Chelsea Search Group Full time
Litigation Paralegal Job Description

The Chelsea Search Group is seeking a skilled Litigation Paralegal to join our team. As a Litigation Paralegal, you will work closely with our litigators to assist in all stages of litigation, from inception to trial and appeals.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Compile and organize documents for discovery, motions practice, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation.
  • Coordinate and manage large-scale document collections.
  • Monitor court dockets for assigned cases and manage internal case files.
  • Bluebook, cite-check, and proofread various court filings and legal memoranda.
  • Perform factual research and prepare written summaries of compiled information.
  • Coordinate with vendors and litigation support regarding eDiscovery.
  • Prepare deposition notices and subpoenas; organize, maintain, and prepare witness interview or deposition materials, exhibits, and summaries.
  • Assist with drafting pleadings and motions, including gathering and organizing exhibits and e-filing court documents.
  • Assist in all aspects of trial preparation and attendance at trial.
Requirements:
  • A bachelor's degree.
  • 2-3 years of complex litigation paralegal experience.
  • Willingness and flexibility to work overtime, occasionally on short notice.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with litigation support software and review platforms, including Relativity and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
  • Familiarity with electronic filing in federal and state courts.
  • Strong cite-checking, proofreading, and bluebooking skills.
Competencies:
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and track extensive details.
  • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients and all levels of personnel, and handle confidential information sensitively and discreetly.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, while demonstrating initiative, diplomacy, and tact when under pressure.
  • Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, advanced knowledge of Excel preferred.


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