Paralegal

Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Swanson Martin & Bell, LLP in Chicago seeks an experienced Paralegal to support our litigation attorneys. The ideal candidate is energetic, detail-oriented, and able to manage busy attorneys while working independently.

Responsibilities include drafting routine legal documents, coordinating proceedings, interacting with clients and witnesses, preparing deposition materials, and assisting with discovery. The role may include admin tasks such as e-filings and calendar management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of litigation defense experience.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and with a team.
• Excellent written communication with attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Document Management System (DMS) experience.

Responsibilities

• Draft routine legal documents for review and use by attorneys.
• Organizing and coordinating legal proceedings
• Interacting with clients, witnesses, and court personnel
• Coordinate requests between multiple parties involved in litigation by way of consistent communication with client, claims and full partnership with attorney through end of case.
• Investigation of parties and experts
• Preparing reports to help lawyers prepare for trials
• Compile and prepare draft discovery responses.
• Categorize and interpret data; review and analyze reports, responses and records produced by opposing counsel.
• Assisting in depositions, witness preparation, and research
• Handling exhibits during court proceedings
• Preparing e-filings for state and federal court, scheduling depositions where many parties are involved
• Performing administrative duties such as calendar management and case file organization, maintaining attorneys' calendars, opening new files, time entry, preparing expense reports (ChromeRiver), and day-to-day responsibilities.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

DMS experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

Swanson Martin & Bell, LLP has an opening for an experienced Paralegal to litigation attorneys at our Chicago office. The ideal candidate is energetic, detail-oriented, able to manage busy attorneys and work independently.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to,

• Draft routine legal documents for review and use by attorneys.
• Organizing and coordinating legal proceedings
• Interacting with clients, witnesses, and court personnel
• Coordinate requests between multiple parties involved in litigation by way of consistent communication with client, claims and full partnership with attorney through end of case.
• Investigation of parties and experts
• Preparing reports to help lawyers prepare for trials
• Compile and prepare draft discovery responses.
• Categorize and interpret data; review and analyze reports, responses and records produced by opposing counsel.
• Assisting in depositions, witness preparation, and research
• Handling exhibits during court proceedings

The position may include certain administrative tasks, including:

• Preparing e-filings for state and federal court, scheduling depositions where many parties are involved,
• Performing administrative duties such as calendar management and case file organization, maintaining attorneys' calendars, opening new files, time entry, preparing expense reports (ChromeRiver), and day-to-day responsibilities.

Required Experience & Skills:

• Minimum of 5 years of litigation defense experience; will consider motivated candidates with less experience if applicable
• Ability to work effectively both independently and with a team, to assist attorneys
• Excellent communication skills, including attention to detail in writing
• Proficient in Microsoft skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Document Management System (DMS) experience

Compensation: $38.46-$43.96 per hour ($70k-$80k), DOE