Litigation Paralegal

The Cook Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cook Group is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal for its Chicago office. This role requires managing complex litigation cases, drafting legal documents, and ensuring efficient case management in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree and at least one year of experience in defense litigation, along with strong communication and organizational skills.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• At least one years’ experience in Defense litigation is required.
• Experience in Toxic Torts or Mass Torts is a plus.
• Capable of independent work.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple complex litigation matters simultaneously.
• Monitor case filings and provide assessments to attorneys.
• Draft pre-trial motions and pleadings.

Skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Legal systems (e.g., Westlaw)

Job description

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Base pay range

$50,000.00/yr - $60,000.00/yr

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The Cook Group is a nationally ranked law firm with offices in Chicago, New York City, St. Louis, Dallas, Buffalo, California, Philadelphia, and Fort Lauderdale. Distinguished by our unwavering commitment to client service and supported by formidable legal talent across multiple jurisdictions and practice areas, The Cook Group is proud to be a modern, inclusive, and forward-thinking firm.

We are currently seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our growing Chicago office. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting and is passionate about contributing to high-level litigation work.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements:

• Manage multiple complex litigation matters simultaneously.
• Monitor case filings and provide detailed assessments to attorneys.
• Draft and prepare initial drafts of various pre-trial motions, dispositive motions, and other pleadings.
• Prepare and file Discovery responses.
• Pre-trial preparations.
• Prepare and file Discovery Responses.
• Review and evaluate discovery documents including medical records, sales documents, employment records, and other case material.
• Contemporaneous accounting and submission of personal billable time.

Candidate Requirements:

• At least one years’ experience in Defense litigation is required
• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate
• Experience in Toxic Torts or Mass Torts is a plus but not required
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Capable of independent work
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to professionally communicate with a wide variety of individuals
• Ability to multi-task
• Self-motivated
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Preference to mid-level candidate with experience using legal systems such as Westlaw, File & Serve Xpress, PACER.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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