Paralegal I 26-42

Illinois Attorney General; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Attorney General is seeking a paralegal with strong analytical skills to perform regulatory compliance reviews, analyze financial statements and contracts, and prepare routine legal documents under attorney supervision.

The role requires effective written and verbal communication, data collection, and research on ongoing cases, with in-office attendance and collaboration with a support staff attorney.

Qualifications

• Requires at least an Associate Degree in business law or legal studies.
• Bachelor Degree preferred in related field.
• Two years of advanced clerical work experience in a legal services operation.

Responsibilities

• Perform regulatory compliance reviews and analyze contracts, leases and building specs.
• Prepare legal memoranda and routine documents for attorney review.
• Research and monitor case status; review transcripts and discovery materials.
• Communicate with registrants' representatives and support staff attorney guidance.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Paralegal training program

Job description

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

Performs regulatory compliance review of documents; reviews financial statements; maintains extensive oral and written communication with corporate and legal representatives of registrants; analyzes contracts, leases, building specifications and other materials. Performs paralegal work in researching, analyzing and monitoring the status of assigned cases; writes legal memoranda and prepares routine legal documents for review and approval by a licensed attorney; reviews transcripts of hearings and case files and excerpts pertinent information; performs legal research for special projects and assignments. Requires experience in litigation support including determination of privileged documents; deposition preparation; abstracting depositions and trial transcripts; preparation of trial exhibits; and drafting and responding to discovery requests. Performs other related duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of duties defined above. Work is performed with some independence under the supervision of a support staff coordinator with guidance from a staff attorney and is reviewed on the basis of personal conferences, reports and results obtained.

Qualifications

Requires at least an Associate Degree (Bachelor Degree preferred) in business law or legal studies or completion of an approved paralegal training program and two years of advanced clerical work experience in a legal services operation or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally; evaluate and interpret contracts, financial statements, and other complex documentation; and work within budgetary constraints needed. Minimal typing may be required. Attendance is an essential function of this position. Ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees and the general public required.

Supplemental Information

Position requires in office attendance.