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Title : Litigation Paralegal
Location : Illinois - ChicagoRefer to Job # MCUC762623
Litigation Paralegal Duties: Participate in initial client and witness interviews, investigations, fact analysis and conference calls as needed. Coordinate/run background searches, public records research, arbitrator searches and bio summaries. Analyze documentary evidence, including preparation of chronologies, cast of characters, timelines, etc. Coordinate with outside vendors and agencies such as court reporters, law clerks, eDiscovery vendors, etc. Cite and fact checking, including pulling cases and documentation, shepardizing, and citation verification. eDiscovery: Participate in formulation of discovery plans with attorneys and liaison with eDiscovery team on database development and implementation; coordinate with client and vendor on the transfer of ESI for processing and review; participate/manage electronic document reviews (on and off-site); run document searches; manage tags and folders, and assist with document productions and tracking. Drafting: pleadings, discovery requests and responses, authorizations and release of records, requests for medical records, subpoenas, nonparty discovery requests such as subpoenas duces tecum without deposition, public records requests, privilege document logs, production logs, appendices/indices, witness files, deposition and hearing abstracts. Prepare deposition testimony categorization using Case Notebook or another deposition review tool. Knowledge of filing and e-filing procedures. Supply factual support for statement of facts (reviewing declarations, depositions and documents) and draft initial statements. Trial Support: coordinate non-attorney resources in preparation for trial, assist with pre-trial filings and related projects, attend trial and provide support to trial team. Annually log at least 1500 billable hours. Qualifications: Bachelor's or better. 3-5 years' experience in eDiscovery. 5 years' Law firm experience. An ABA-approved paralegal certificate preferred. Ability to work under pressure and multi-task to meet competing demands. Strong research and writing skills. High level of attention-to-detail. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Willingness and flexibility to work overtime and travel as needed.
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