Senior-Level Litigation Paralegal – High-End Plaintiff's Class Action Boutique (Remote/Chicago)

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique Chicago law firm is seeking a paralegal/case manager with 3-7 years of experience to handle sophisticated litigation matters. The ideal candidate will excel in communication, organization, and multitasking, contributing to a collaborative and collegial environment with strong compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of paralegal/case manager experience, preferably with litigation.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Google G-Suite, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience managing a large volume of cases.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review legal documents.
• Initiate and maintain client contact.
• File documents in federal and state courts.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google G-Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Legal case management software

Job description

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Our client, a boutique Chicago law firm representing plaintiffs in a range of sophisticated litigation matters, is actively seeking a paralegal/case manager with 3-7 years of experience. This position will involve direct client contact and the ideal candidate will have exceptional organizational, communication and multitasking skills, as well as impeccable attention to detail.

Chicago candidates strongly preferred.

Highlights:

· Collaborative and collegial law firm practice

· Strong compensation and benefits

· Fast-growing firm started by a former BigLaw partner

Responsibilities:

· Draft and review legal documents

· Initiate and maintain regular contact with potential and retained clients

· Analyze intake information and other documents

· Describe procedures and related documentation (i.e. engagement letters) to clients

· Create and update client and case-related files in case management software

· Correspond with team regarding case statuses, filings, docketing and client intakes

· File documents in federal and state courts

· Assist with administrative tasks, including calendaring and docketing

Required Qualifications:

· 3-7 years of paralegal/case manager experience, preferably with litigation and from a large law firm

· Proficient with Microsoft Office, Google G-Suite and Adobe Acrobat

· Experience with legal case management software preferred

· Experience managing a large volume of cases

Location:

Remote (Chicago, IL)

About Us:

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search is Chicago’s leading legal search firm. We leverage more than 30 years of experience in the Chicago legal market to assist attorneys and paralegals seeking new opportunities and employers searching for top legal talent.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative and Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services and Law Practice

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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