Aviation & Aerospace Litigation Paralegal | Trial Prep Pro

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking a Litigation Paralegal for their Chicago office. The role involves managing case files, preparing legal documents, and supporting attorneys in litigation processes. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of five years in civil litigation, preferably with experience in aviation or aerospace. Strong organizational skills and proficiency in legal software are required, along with the ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of general civil litigation experience required.
• Experience in aviation/aerospace field is a plus.
• Strong legal research and document preparation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage case files from inception through settlement.
• Prepare legal documents for attorneys.
• Engage with subject matter experts for research.

Skills

General civil litigation experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Legal research

Trial preparation

Information interpretation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Adobe Acrobat Pro

LexisNexis

Pacer

TrialPad

Relativity

Sanction

E-filing systems

Job description

A national law firm is seeking a Litigation Paralegal for their Chicago office. The role involves managing case files, preparing legal documents, and supporting attorneys in litigation processes. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of five years in civil litigation, preferably with experience in aviation or aerospace. Strong organizational skills and proficiency in legal software are required, along with the ability to work collaboratively within a team.