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Title : Litigation Paralegal

Location : Illinois - Chicago
Refer to Job # NDGS736051

Litigation Paralegal The candidate will provide paralegal support to attorneys in product liability and asbestos (toxic tort) defense practice group. Will create, implement, and maintain case file organization systems for both electronic and paper case files. Perform factual, legal, medical, and internet research. Compile, review, and analyze documents. Communicate, correspond, and interact with clients. Draft medical record summaries - obtain and analyze relevant records, including medical records. Draft pleadings Prepare routine legal motions and assembly of exhibits and appendices. Draft and respond to discovery Draft discovery requests and responses; review and analyze opposing party discovery responses and production. Manage large document productions and expert material. Attend and assist at trial. Record time in accordance with firm policy. The candidate should have a Paralegal Certificate from ABA accredited school. Bachelor's Degree essential. Should have 3+ years of law firm experience. Knowledge of State and Federal Court motion practice, court rules, and filing procedures and practices essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Power Point, Outlook and Microsoft Word needed. Knowledge of Lexis File and Serve, Pohlman USA E-Filing and Odyssey EFile IL a plus. Strong written and oral communication skills due to the level of client, paralegal and attorney interaction desired. Excellent typing and organization skills preferred. Experience with PerfectLaw (or equivalent) a plus.

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