Litigation Paralegal

MG+M The Law Firm; Edwardsville (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

MG+M The Law Firm in Edwardsville, IL has an immediate opening for a Paralegal in our Edwardsville office. The firm concentrates on complex civil matters and provides a hybrid work environment with comprehensive benefits.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of defense litigation experience, a Bachelor's degree, and strong skills in MS Office, Westlaw, PACER, and File & Serve Xpress. Excellent communication, organization, and reliability are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ defense litigation experience in Illinois, New York and New Jersey.
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Proficiency with Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Westlaw, PACER, and File & Serve Xpress.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; interface with attorneys and staff.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple complex litigation matters simultaneously.
• Assist with trial preparation, logistics, administrative/case management, client reporting, expert retention, and client communication.
• Monitor case filings and provide detailed assessments to attorneys.
• Draft and prepare initial drafts of pre-trial motions and other pleadings.
• Review discovery documents and other case material.
• Compose case assessments and evaluations for review by associates and partners.
• Contemporaneous accounting and submission of personal billable time.
• Attend trials and assist the trial team with related matters.

Skills

Litigation experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organization

Punctuality

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Westlaw

PACER

File & Serve Xpress

Job description

MG+M The Law Firm (MG+M) has an immediate opening for a Paralegal in our Edwardsville office.

MG+M is a nationally renowned litigation law firm concentrating on complex civil matters. The firm's expertise is diverse but focused in the areas of toxic tort, complex product liability, local government, general liability, and commercial litigation. We approach litigation as a unified team, integrating our efforts with those of our clients to advance their interests wherever they do business. Our goal is always to deliver optimal results at the best possible value.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple complex litigation matters simultaneously.
• Assist with all aspects of trial preparation and logistics, administrative/case management, client reporting, expert retention, and client communication.
• Monitor case filings and provide detailed assessments to attorneys.
• Draft and prepare initial drafts of various pre-trial motions, dispositive motions, motions in limine, and other pre-trial pleadings.
• Review and evaluate discovery documents including medical records, sales documents, employment records, and other case material.
• Compose case assessments and evaluations for review by associates and partners.
• Contemporaneous accounting and submission of personal billable time.
• Attendance at trials assisting trial team with all trial related matters.

Candidate Requirements:

• 5+ years’ defense litigation experience with Illinois, New York and New Jersey cases.
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel), Westlaw, PACER, and/or File & Serve Xpress.
• Attendance & Punctuality: Consistently arrive at work and meetings on time; ensure responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with attorneys, other paralegals, and legal administrative assistants.
• Organization: Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Customer service: Respond promptly to attorney and client requests for service and assistance; meet commitments.
• Dependability: Follow instructions, complete tasks on time, work independently, and commit to the hours necessary to meet deadlines.
• Teamwork: Contribute to building a positive team spirit and support the success of colleagues.

Personal Attributes:

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and capable of independent work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional in interactions with a wide variety of individuals.
• Skilled in prioritizing and managing multiple tasks.
• Consistently punctual with excellent attendance.
• Flexible and willing to assist wherever needed.
• Demonstrates understanding of and adherence to firm policies and procedures.
• Comfortable working in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment with shifting priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Why Should You Apply?

MG+M offers a hybrid work environment along with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k).

MG+M will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status. We are committed to cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity as a fundamental value.