Hybrid Paralegal, 3-5+

at O'Hagan Meyer

• Job title: Paralegal, 3-5+
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $62,000 - $80,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Chicago, United States

About the role

• Paralegal supporting attorneys in civil defense litigation matters. Requires 3-5 years of experience and strong understanding of legal documentation and trial preparation.

Responsibilities

• Provide paralegal support to lawyers in the preparation, and review of legal documents such as briefs, appeals, complaints, answers, etc.
• Draft legal documents including pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Assisting attorneys in the discovery process, including drafting discovery requests, responses, and other written discovery requests.
• Supporting legal team by requesting, analyzing, and summarizing client documents, records, and reports, and preparing chronologies and timelines.
• Preparing and serving subpoenas for records and depositions to various entities.
• Track the progress and compliance of record subpoena requests.
• Investigating claims and allegations, including conducting background investigations, interviewing witnesses, preparing statements, and gathering facts, documents, and evidence.
• Assisting attorneys with information and documents in preparation for motion practice, depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Organizing and preparing document productions and analyzing key documents.
• Conducting legal research for motion practice, hearings, and trials.
• Conducting research and compiling information for retention of, and consultation with, experts.
• Overall case planning, development, and management, and performing other case duties as assigned.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation and attend trial as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a law firm setting as a paralegal or related role.
• Bachelor’s degree required, Paralegal Certificate a plus.
• Relevant experience in civil defense litigation.
• Trial experience is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of various State and Federal court rules and procedures.
• Excellent computer skills with knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, MS Office, LexisNexis, Odyssey e-file, Pacer and ECF Filing Systems. Experience with iManage or similar document management platforms a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and exceptional organizational skills.
• Excellent time and deadline management skills.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, & Company Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Free Food & Snacks in Office
• Wellness Resources
• Commuter Benefits