Litigation Paralegal

Job Description Job Description Seeking to make an impact and advocate for your clients? Want to join a reputable Plaintiff practice?

Look no further Our multi-location law firm client is seeking a Litigation Paralegal in Austin, TX to work on cutting-edge cases across multiple state and federal jurisdictions with very experienced and highly motivated litigators. High-level Overview: The role is multi-faceted, dynamic, and broad · Working full-time and on-site in our Chicago Loop office with our growing team of lawyers and support staff · Organizing and reviewing files for important transactions and documents and preparing annotations and work product documents to aid attorney review of case files, including pleadings and voluminous discovery documents; working within the firm case Management Software and Database to properly document all activities, facts, and events in a case · Drafting correspondence and legal court documents, such as pleadings, discovery, motions, affidavits, and subpoenas Required Experience, Qualifications & Skills · Bachelor's degree in any discipline, or associate degree in paralegal studies (with paralegal certificate(s) issued), from an accredited, not-for-profit college or university · 5 years of paralegal experience (litigation-focused role is preferred) preference will be given to candidates with prior experience at regionally or nationally reputable plaintiff law firms · Proficiency using the Microsoft Office suite and e-filing system of the state of Illinois (eFileIL) and the federal courts (CM/ECF) is required · Familiarity with Filevine (Case Management Software) and general computer savviness are plusses but not required