Litigation Paralegal

Kanner & Pintaluga; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and growing law firm as a Litigation Paralegal in Chicago. The role involves assisting attorneys, managing case files, and preparing legal documents for trial. With a competitive benefits package and a focus on teamwork, this is an excellent opportunity for motivated individuals with a strong litigation background.

Benefits

Competitive Wage

Paid Time Off

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Group Medical/Dental/Vision Plans

Annual Performance Reviews

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation experience required.
• Personal Injury experience highly preferred.
• Trial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with ongoing cases and preparing for trial.
• Conduct fact-finding projects and maintaining case files.
• E-file legal documents and communicate with clients.

Skills

Document management

Communication

Organization skills

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

E-filing systems

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Kanner & Pintaluga, a dynamic and rapidly growing personal injury and property damage law firm, seeks a highly motivated and passionate Litigation Paralegal to join our team in Chicago, IL.

Position Summary

The Litigation Paralegal will work directly with our attorneys to assist them with ongoing cases and prepare them for trial if needed. In addition, they conduct fact-finding projects and are responsible for maintaining all case files.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform secretarial, clerical, and data entry duties
• Maintain attorney’s calendar
• Schedule depositions, pre-depositions, meetings, meditations, hearings
• Document management using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe
• E-file legal documents in Indiana’s E-Portal System.
• Assist attorneys in preparing for depositions, hearings, trials, and conferences.
• Draft legal court documents, such as pleadings, motions, affidavits, and subpoenas.
• Send out correspondence to parties/non-parties via email, regular mail, or certified mail.
• Communicate with clients.
• Set up Court Calls or Zoom for hearings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Experience/Requirements

• Full-time, 8:00am to 5:00pm, M-F
• 5+ years of litigation experience required.
• Personal Injury experience highly preferred.
• Trial experience preferred.
• Experience e-filing in both state and federal courts preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to communicate with clients and co-workers effectively and efficiently.
• Possess excellent organization skills and be able to multitask and prioritize workload.
• Teamwork oriented.
  
  

Firm Benefits

The Firm offers a competitive benefits package for our full-time employees and their families. Here is a summary of our benefits (the list is not all-inclusive):

• Competitive Wage
• Paid Time Off, Holiday, Bereavement, and Sick Time
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Firm match
• Group Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
• Employer-Covered Supplemental Benefits
• Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
• Annual Performance Reviews
  
  

About Kanner & Pintaluga

Founded in 2003, Kanner & Pintaluga is a NLJ500 and Mid-Market Pro 50 law firm that has recovered over $1 billion for property damage and personal injury clients nationwide. With nearly 100 lawyers and more than 30 offices throughout the Central and Southeastern United States, our primary goal is to achieve the most favorable outcome for our clients, who have the absolute right to receive the maximum compensation for their damages.

Kanner & Pintaluga is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Kanner & Pintaluga retains the right to change, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time — in its sole discretion. Employment is at will.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

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