Paralegal

Merlin Law Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Merlin Law Group in Chicago is seeking a Paralegal with over 6 years of litigation experience to join our team. The role involves supporting attorneys by managing case files, reviewing materials, and assisting with trial preparation.

The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented and organized, with strong knowledge of the State and Federal court systems. A comprehensive benefits package is offered to the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience as a paralegal with a focus on litigation.
• Experience and knowledge of State and Federal court system and filings.
• First Party Property Insurance experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison among all parties including courts and other neutral parties.
• Review, organize, and maintain case materials.
• Draft pleadings, subpoenas, discovery requests and responses.

Skills

Organized

Detail-oriented

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Associate’s Degree or Certificate in Paralegal Studies

Tools

Document management software

Client management software systems

Job description

Merlin Law Group PLLC. is seeking a Paralegal with 6+ years of litigation experience in our Chicago, IL office.

Who we are:

Merlin Law Group is a national insurance claim litigation firm that handles commercial property insurance claims, residential property insurance claims and bad faith claims. We are dedicated to helping policyholders protect themselves in complex legal battles as well as fighting for the best possible laws to protect the insured nationwide.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a talented Paralegal with 6+ years of litigation experience to join our dynamic team! The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing a diverse workload in a fast-paced environment. The legal assistant will play a crucial role in supporting our attorneys, maintaining case files, and ensuring the smooth flow of operations within our litigation team.

What you’ll do:

• Act as liaison among all parties including courts and other neutral parties.
• Review, organize, and maintain case materials.
• Perform case-related research.
• Draft pleadings, subpoenas, discovery requests and responses, correspondence, interrogatories/answers, other legal documents.
• Coordinate the collection, review and production of documents and discovery requests.
• Assist in deposition preparation, pre-trial investigations, trial preparation, including assistance with preparation of witnesses for deposition and/or trial.
• Assist with trial preparation including preparation of exhibits, witness binders and other demonstrative evidence for use at trial and court hearings.
• Calendaring and scheduling depositions, hearings, mediations and other meetings as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or Certificate in Paralegal Studies (preferred)
• 6+ years of relevant experience as a paralegal with a focus on litigation
• Experience and knowledge of State and Federal court system and filings
• First Party Property Insurance (a plus)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, document management and client management software systems
• Organized & detail-oriented

What we offer:

Merlin Law Group has a great working environment with a comprehensive benefits package. Salary commensurate with experience and all candidates must have a stable work history and verifiable references.

Merlin Law Group is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to such factors as race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status, consistent with federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws.