Paralegal

3 days ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Jenner & Block Full time $60,000 - $120,000 per year

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Overview
We are looking for a talented, client-service oriented, solution-focused

mid-level Paralegal to join our paralegal team in our Chicago office.

This role will primarily support our litigation teams. However,

Cross-over Assistance For Other Practice Groups May Be Required.
Qualified individuals must have excellent attention to detail, strong

organizational and communication skills, and be a self-starter. Overtime

and travel may be required.

Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Providing comprehensive practice support and case management.
  • Knowledge of and adherence to high ethical and confidentiality

standards.

  • Ability to manage multiple responsibilities efficiently, sometimes

under competing deadlines, delegating appropriately.

  • Draft and proofread correspondence, notices, documents, and forms.
  • Organize electronic and paper documents for various purposes,

including for use at depositions, hearings, and trial.

  • May file documents in various courts and jurisdictions.
  • Organization of documents for use at depositions, hearings, and

trial.

  • Conduct research, as needed.
  • Assist with maintenance and organization of case team documents.
  • Assist with preparation of briefs and other legal documents.
  • Monitor deadlines and due dates, including organization and tracking

of court filings, correspondence, deposition transcripts and

exhibits, document collections and expert materials.

  • Search and preserve information within document review platform.
  • Organize and prepare trial materials, specifically filings, witness

prep materials, trial notebooks, exhibits, deposition designations

and demonstratives.

  • Attend and assist at trial and arbitrations.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior paralegals and assistants,

as required.

  • Ability to establish good working relationships across departments,

including docketing, research, litigation support, and others, as

required.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • 3-6 years\' experience as a working paralegal.
  • Large law firm experience a plus.
  • Bachelor\'s degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved

institution.

  • Flexibility for overtime and out-of-town travel, as required.
  • Superior organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite strongly preferred.
  • Strong proofreading skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and client service skills

Additional Duties

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the

primary duties and responsibilities for the position. It is not an

exhaustive list of all tasks or responsibilities that may be assigned.

The role may include additional duties, specialized projects, and other

tasks as required. The firm reserves the right to modify or adjust the

responsibilities to meet business needs.

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