Job Description

Job Title : Commercial Litigation Paralegal

Duration: Permanent

Location : Chicago, IL 60606

Overview : Insight Global is seeking an experienced commercial litigation paralegal to join the Chicago office of an AM 100 law firm. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience with strong organizational and interpersonal skills. This paralegal must be comfortable prioritizing and balancing a variety of tasks. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and is willing to work flexible hours and overtime as needed. The firm is offering a hybrid work schedule of 3 days in the office, 2 days remote for all paralegals.

Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys in all stages of litigation.
• Assist in preparing and filing (including e-filing) of legal documents in state and federal court.
• Case file management (create, organize, track and maintain files; monitor calendars and meeting deadlines; document actions; input information into file database and case management software).
• Document management including, but not limited to, review of documents, proofreading, bate labeling, organization of documents and compiling information for discovery responses, pleadings, and motions.
• Perform factual research and investigation.
• Lead subpoena and third-party records retrieval efforts.
• Draft correspondence and memoranda for attorneys as requested.
• Familiarity with e-discovery, including the technical aspects of collecting, reviewing, and producing electronically stored information (state and federal court).
• Experience in Relativity, LiveNote, Case/Time Map, Summation, Adobe Acrobat, and Trial Director is a plus.
• Trial preparation and attendance at trial (organizing evidence, preparing exhibits, scheduling witnesses, ensuring that witnesses are ready when needed).
• Skilled at entering time in billing systems such as InTapp so that entries are not deducted for vague time entry descriptions or time that is excessive.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience supporting litigation as a paralegal
• A four-year college degree and/or paralegal certificate required.

Compensation:

$85,000 to $95,000 per year annual salary.

Benefit packages for this role may include healthcare insurance offerings and paid leave as provided by applicable law.

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