Family Law and Litigation Paralegal Champaign

O'Flaherty Law of Wheaton; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

O'Flaherty Law of Wheaton is seeking an experienced paralegal to support a family law and litigation practice in Champaign, IL. You will maintain organized case files, draft notices and routine correspondence, file court documents, and assist with discovery and basic pleadings.

The role demands high organization, responsiveness, reliability, and teamwork. Candidates should learn quickly, adapt to a general-practice setting, and meet daily billing requirements with accuracy and timeliness.

Qualifications

• Experienced, full-time paralegal who is highly organized, responsive, reliable and collaborative.
• Able to learn new skills quickly and adapt to a general-practice role focused on family law and litigation.
• Basic pleading-drafting ability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain organized physical and electronic case files and draft notices and routine correspondence.
• File court documents and assist with discovery and basic pleadings.
• Meet daily billing requirements and complete assignments accurately and on time.

Skills

Case file management

Legal document drafting

Court filing

Legal correspondence

Discovery

Basic pleading drafting

Billing

Time management

Teamwork

Family law

Litigation

Job description

Maintain organized physical and electronic case files, draft notices and routine correspondence, file court documents, and assist with discovery and basic pleadings. Meet daily billing requirements and complete assignments accurately and on time.

Requirements: The firm seeks an experienced, full-time paralegal who is highly organized, responsive, reliable, and able to work well with others. Candidates should learn new skills quickly and adapt to a general-practice role focused on family law and litigation; basic pleading-drafting ability is preferred.

Key Skills: Case File Management, Legal Document Drafting, Court Filing, Legal Correspondence, Discovery, Basic Pleading Drafting, Billing, Organization, Responsiveness, Reliability, Adaptability, Time Management, Teamwork, Family Law, Litigation

Benefits: 401(k), 401(k) Matching, Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Paid Time Off