Paralegal

Job Description Job Description We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal to join our team in the Mass Tort industry, based in Alton, Illinois. As a Paralegal, you will be a key player in handling our firm's mass tort litigation cases, managing case workflow, and providing comprehensive support to our attorneys. Responsibilities: • Efficiently manage case workflow within our electronic case management system • Draft and prepare lawsuit initiating pleadings, discovery responses, and other legal documents • Coordinate and schedule depositions, trials, meetings, and conference calls with attorneys • Communicate effectively with clients to gather relevant case information and provide timely updates • Review cases for attorney review and filing, ensuring all documents are served in a timely manner • File cases in both state and federal courts, adhering to all court orders • Keep track of and meet all deadlines for statutes of limitations and other case-related matters • Prepare and submit Plaintiff Fact Sheets and/or Plaintiff Profile Forms • Provide comprehensive support to attorneys and senior paralegals • Document all events and communications accurately and consistently within the case management system • Occasionally attend in-person meetings at the courthouse for case-related matters.• Proficient in the use of Case Management Software • Experience with Calendar Management • Strong Communication skills • Knowledge of Mass Tort • Experienced in Litigation ParaLegal duties • Familiarity with ParaLegals' responsibilities and tasks • Ability to Schedule Depositions efficiently • Proficient in e-Filing procedures • Demonstrable experience with Court Filing • Understanding of Multi-District Litigation • Experience with Calendar - Docket management • Skilled in Calendaring practices and principles