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