Litigation Paralegal – North Barrington, Illinois
Position Summary:
Responsible for administrative support for attorneys in the litigation department including, drafting legal documents, handling client inquiries, preparing all documentation in a precise manner and performing technical duties as needed on a daily basis.
Responsibilities:
- Draft responses to discovery or client requests and review responses from opposing counsel;
- Prepare client correspondence and legal papers such as probate documents, complaints, motions, responses, and subpoenas under the supervision of an attorney;
- Determine matters of top priority and handle accordingly;
- Schedule meetings and arrange conference rooms;
- Manage schedules and docketing court dates, hearings and deadlines, as needed;
- Order, assemble and prepare packages for certain client matters, track related expenses;
- Answer/screen/initiate phone calls and emails for attorney;
- Coordinate with clients, external counsel and other vendors to obtain and exchange information and documentation related to legal matters;
- Keeping the client updated on upcoming depositions, hearings, or meetings;
- Assist with legal research, as needed;
- Execute attorney corrections to finalize documents;
- Gather information, documents, categorize and organize all hard copy and electronic trial documents, file opening packets and client files;
- Provide excellent customer service by promptly returning client phone calls daily and resolving client needs in a sensitive and efficient manner;
- Answer phones when needed for reception backup;
- Maintain office procedures;
- Maintain and update existing document production forms and systems;
- Maintain confidentiality and work independently;
- All other projects as assigned.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance