Defense Paralegal: Trial Prep & Research Pro

Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea & BenMaier PLLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible schedule

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

LTD/STD/AD&D/Life

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid parking

Job summary

SBSB Law PLLC in Chicago seeks a professional paralegal to support the defense team. You will obtain, review and analyze documents, review medical records, and prepare trial notebooks, exhibits and witness files.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of defense experience, a degree from an accredited university or an ABA-approved paralegal certificate, and strong MS Office skills. Excellent organization, independence and the ability to manage multiple tasks are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in defense.
• Paralegal certificate (ABA-approved) or degree from accredited university.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Time management and multi-tasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Obtain, review and analyze documents or any other relevant information.
• Review and summarize medical records.
• Prepare for trial by preparing trial notebooks, exhibits and witness files.
• Compile evidence and supporting information by searching records, discovery documents, transcripts, libraries and databases.
• Generate status reports, logs and indexes.
• Maintain acceptable minimum monthly billable hours.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Time management

Multi-tasking

Microsoft Office

Education

Paralegal certificate (ABA-approved)

Degree from an accredited university

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

SBSB Law PLLC in Chicago seeks a professional paralegal to support the defense team. You will obtain, review and analyze documents, review medical records, and prepare trial notebooks, exhibits and witness files.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of defense experience, a degree from an accredited university or an ABA-approved paralegal certificate, and strong MS Office skills. Excellent organization, independence and the ability to manage multiple tasks are essential.