Civil Litigation Paralegal - Government Practice

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP in Chicago seeks a Litigation Paralegal with at least five years of civil litigation experience to support the Government Practice Group. You will research law, investigate facts, and prepare documents for attorneys according to established policies and procedures.

The role requires handling subpoenas, discovery, trial preparation, and collaboration with subject matter experts, with opportunity to work on complex cases in a leading national firm.

Qualificações

• A minimum of five years of general civil litigation experience is required.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Experience working for or with government entities is preferred.
• Computer Skills: Must have working knowledge of internet software and proficiency with: Excel spreadsheet software, Microsoft Word software, PowerPoint software, Adobe Acrobat Pro, LexisNexis, Pacer, Relativity, Sanction, TrialPad and iManage.
• Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; able to read and interpret written information.
• Experience with trial preparation and participation/attendance, including organization of witness materials and preparation of physical and electronic exhibits; experience with exhibit manipulation software such as Sanction/Trial Director/TrialPad, Relativity and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of complex litigation.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully.

Responsabilidades

• Continual review and management of case files from inception through mediation/arbitration/trial/settlement.
• Prepare subpoenas compelling depositions and/or document productions.
• Prepare initial discovery, i.e., interrogatories, request for production, request for admissions.
• Prepare draft responses to discovery, including document productions and corresponding privilege logs.
• Prepare attorneys for depositions.
• Research, vet and engage with subject matter experts.
• Monitor deadlines for responses and timeliness.
• Prepare legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, fact/medical chronologies, agreements, and/or trial and/or mediation binders for use by attorneys.
• Investigate facts as requested by attorneys, including social media research.
• Trial preparation- prepare trial notebooks, exhibit lists, witness lists, trial subpoenas; engage in witness management; schedule trial testimony; prepare and manipulate trial presentations and other trial-related tasks as necessary.
• Attend trial as necessary

Conhecimentos

Civil litigation

Trial preparation

Legal research

Attention to detail

Communication

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree

Ferramentas

Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat Pro

LexisNexis

Pacer

Relativity

Sanction

TrialPad

iManage

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP in Chicago seeks a Litigation Paralegal with at least five years of civil litigation experience to support the Government Practice Group. You will research law, investigate facts, and prepare documents for attorneys according to established policies and procedures.

The role requires handling subpoenas, discovery, trial preparation, and collaboration with subject matter experts, with opportunity to work on complex cases in a leading national firm.