Complex Litigation Paralegal – Personal Injury & MedMal

Shapiro Legal Search; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Shapiro Legal Search in Peoria, IL seeks an experienced paralegal, legal assistant or legal secretary to support the head of the complex litigation group on personal injury and medical malpractice cases.

The role requires managing the attorney's calendar, deadlines, and docketing, as well as preparing and filing court documents, and drafting, tracking and organizing discovery. Immediate opening with a strong regional reputation.

Qualifications

• Prior law firm experience in Illinois personal injury litigation.
• Medical malpractice litigation experience.
• Someone organized and dependable who can keep a heavy litigation docket on track.

Responsibilities

• Support the head of the complex litigation department directly.
• Manage scheduling and the attorney's calendar.
• Handle docketing and deadlines.
• Prepare and file court documents.
• Draft, track and organize discovery.

Skills

Organizational skills

Docket management

Deadline tracking

Job description

Shapiro Legal Search in Peoria, IL seeks an experienced paralegal, legal assistant or legal secretary to support the head of the complex litigation group on personal injury and medical malpractice cases.

The role requires managing the attorney's calendar, deadlines, and docketing, as well as preparing and filing court documents, and drafting, tracking and organizing discovery. Immediate opening with a strong regional reputation.