Litigation Paralegal

Meyers & Flowers, LLC; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Monthly birthday lunches

Team outings and holiday events

Job summary

A nationally recognized law firm in St. Charles is seeking a Litigation Paralegal or Legal Assistant to join their personal injury team. The role offers a competitive salary starting at $65,000 annually, with additional benefits including medical insurance and 401(k). Candidates should have at least 2 years of litigation experience, proficiency in e-filing, and excellent communication skills. This full-time position requires strong organizational abilities and the capacity to work under pressure in a team environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation and trial experience, preferably in personal injury law.
• Proficient in e-filing in state and federal courts.
• Exceptional communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• File documents in state and federal courts.
• Prepare trial materials and assist in trial preparation.
• Manage client communication and high-volume client calls.

Skills

E-filing expertise in state and federal courts

Litigation and trial experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Tools

Needles

Tabs

Westlaw

DocuSign

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? Meyers & Flowers, a nationally recognized firm, is looking for aLitigation Paralegal or Legal Assistant to join our personal injury team. At Meyers & Flowers, our clients are our top priority, and we are committed to making a meaningful difference in the fight for justice.

An ideal candidate is a self- motivated person that is confident working independently as well as in a team environment and able to provide administrative support to trial attorneys. Thisfull-time position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to anticipate litigation needs of a case in all stages of litigation.

As our Litigation Paralegal, you will be responsible for state and federal filings, docketing deadlines, preparing discovery, drafting correspondence, scheduling depositions, and client communications. Our team is looking for our newest addition to have a positive attitude and understand that the term “paralegal” also means the ability to perform under pressure while still knowing how to laugh when the day does not go as planned.

If you are enthusiastic, a team player, able to multi-task in a challenging environment, and are ready to hit the ground running to
relentlessly pursue justice for your community, this is your opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

As a Litigation Paralegal at Meyers & Flowers, you will:

• E-file in state and federal courts.
• Review, organize, and summarize reports and other case materials.
• Prepare summons and complaints, answers to interrogatories, factsheets, exhibit lists, subpoenas and supporting materials for filing with the court.
• Assist in deposition preparation, pre-trial investigations, and trial preparation.
• Request necessary documents from clients to determine status of files.
• Manage high volume of client calls, local counsel communications, and follow-ups to meet strict deadlines across multiple cases in different jurisdictions.
• Work with attorneys and support staff to guide clients through their case and provide an exceptional level of customer service.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and maintain itineraries.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking candidates who:

• Have2+ years of litigation and trial experience, preferably in plaintiff’s personal injury law firm. Experience supporting mass torts is highly desired.
• Are proficient in e-filing in state and federal courts.
• Have a bachelor’s degree or have completed anABA-approved paralegal certificate program(preferred but not required).
• Are proficient in computer skills with the ability to adapt to a variety of systems, including Needles, Tabs, Microsoft Office, Westlaw, DocuSign, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Can learn quickly and be a problem solver who takes the initiative to accomplish tasks with minimal supervision.
• Possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Excel in time management, critical thinking, and maintaining a high degree of organization.
• Able to maintain a high degree of discretion dealing with confidential information.

What We Offer

Competitive Salary:Starting at $65,000 annually, with opportunities for annual performance-based increases and bonuses. Higher salaries may be considered based on the candidate’s expertise and background.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with profit-sharing
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Monthly birthday lunches
• Team outings and holiday events
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Schedule

Our office hours are 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with a dedicated lunch hour. This is afull-time position, expected to work40 hours per week, exclusively from ourSt. Charles office.

About Meyers & Flowers

Meyers & Flowers is a St. Charles law firm operating from a simple basic philosophy: put the client first. With that as a guiding principle, Meyers & Flowers has grown from a small but dedicated group of trial attorneys into a top national law firm, with a practice dedicated to obtaining full and just compensation for clients across the United States.

The Meyers & Flowers team of experienced and creative trial attorneys serve clients both locally in Chicagoland and nationally specializing in mass tort and class action litigation. Meyers & Flowers represents clients in a full spectrum of cases involving catastrophic personal injuries, medical malpractice, sexual abuse, auto accidents, product liability, and wrongful death, as well as having taken the lead nationally in representing clients who are victims of defective medical products.