Paralegal
3 weeks ago
Our Chicago, IL office has the opportunity for an experienced Paralegal to join the Firm’s expanding practice. The position on a day-to-day basis, researches law, investigates facts, and prepares documents to assist attorneys. Independently researches and analyzes law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, and legal codes to prepare legal documents, such as briefs, pleadings, appeals for review, approval, and use by attorney. May manage work assignments for multiple paralegals and/or is a key client contact.
Essential Functions:
Researches law, investigates facts, and independently prepares documents to assist attorneys with matters.
Summarizes complex legal documents.
Organizes and indexes complex case files.
Determines and calendars deadlines.
Performs wide variety of legal research and data compilation, with little or no supervision.
Files pleadings with court clerk.
Prepares reports, correspondence, declarations and complaints.
Drafts a wide variety of legal documents.
Prepares affidavits or documents and maintains document file.
Prepares for mediations and trials.
Assists Attorneys at trial.
Assists Attorney in preparation for depositions.
Communicates with witnesses and experts.
Scheduling.
Enters billing and expense data into Firm system in a timely manner.
Coordinates major projects or cases, some of which may involve the work of multiple paralegals.
Requirements:
Paralegal certification / degree from accredited college or university.
6+ years of paralegal experience, preferably working in a labor/employment litigation practice.
Proficient in all Microsoft applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; Lexis-Nexis and WestLaw, Live Note, Concordance, Case Map, Docketing, Document Management System, expense and billing systems.
Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.
Detail oriented.
Please note, we are not working with outside recruiters for this position.
Benefits:
Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our Staff including: Paid Time Off, Sick Time, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, Teladoc (24/7 access to a doctor by phone or online video), Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.
Firm Overview:
Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. Premier client service, as outlined in the firm’s Client Pledge, is one of the firm’s top priorities and a cornerstone of its core values. Best Law Firms® has named Ogletree Deakins a “Law Firm of the Year” for 13 consecutive years. In the 2024 edition, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its “Law Firm of the Year” in the Employment Law - Management category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 950 attorneys located in 54 offices across the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, including many of the Fortune 50 companies in the U.S.
We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments and strongly encourage the interest of diverse candidates in the firm.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
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