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Title : Paralegal

Location : Illinois - Chicago
Refer to Job # XBER720258


Paralegal Duties: enhances attorney effectiveness by developing case information, evidence, and settlement options; tracking cases; supporting attorney s trial proceedings. Work closely with other paralegals and legal assistants to ensure the clients are properly informed about individual case activity. Provide timely reports to clients. Assist clients with trending, projections, budgeting, etc.. Assist in answering discovery (site searches, etc.). Prepare settlement releases. Coordinate settlement funds receipt and distribution. Communicate with clients, insurers, national counsel, and plaintiff s counsel regarding various subject matters. Maintain client extranets. Prepare and follow up on dismissal orders for file closure. Retain client-specific experts. Coordinate depositions of client-specific experts. Knowledge of local rules/case management deadlines. Medicare reporting. Doc Reviews. NCC coordinating with local counsels. Attend trial. Qualifications: Associate s degree and Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved institution or Bachelor s degree. 3+ year of legal experience; toxic tort litigation experience preferred. Must be able to work independently while functioning well in a team environment. Must have exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Task-oriented with excellent sense of prioritization, highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and to work under pressure. Quick learner with strong attention to detail and initiative. Excellent organization skills. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
 
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