Business Litigation Paralegal in Chicago, IL| LawFirmStaff

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Title : Business Litigation Paralegal

Location : Illinois - Chicago
Refer to Job # QWVT728432


Business Litigation Paralegal The candidate will assist with all aspects of deposition and other discovery preparation, trial preparation, pre-trial compliance, preparation for jury voir dire, trial, post-trial and appellate proceedings, including preparation for oral arguments, case strategy conferences and preparation and filing of motions and briefs electronically or manually. Will review, analyze and draft discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, notices and other court pleadings and documents, including summarizing transcripts and medical records. Identifies, investigates, collects, analyzes and organizes factual evidence, including deposition and witness outlines, and deposition and trial exhibits. Identifies potential expert and/or factual witnesses and advises attorney regarding same. Reviews, analyzes and selects documentation to prepare witnesses and conducts conferences with or takes statements of witnesses and potential witnesses. Participates in the creation of databases, performs data entry, conducts database searches, and generates reports. Identifies, calendars and complies with regulatory agency or court-imposed schedules and orders in accordance with local, state and federal rules and regulations, including coordinating and negotiating scheduling of case events such as depositions and conferences. Conducts legal and factual research including investigating factual issues by review and analysis of documents, telephone interviews, and field investigation. Creates and manages organizational systems for case documents and document productions. Assumes responsibility for operation of trial support technology. Delegates assignments and case-related work to other paralegals, litigation clerks, staff employees and/or temporary employees at the appropriate level of competence to complete the assignment or task in an acceptable and timely manner. Cite-checks and blue-books briefs, and prepares exhibits for same. Communicates with client and other parties, and advises attorney regarding same. Must possess an undergraduate degree or a paralegal certificate as well as 5+ years of litigation experience. Excellent written and oral communication skills and proficiency with MS Office suite are required. Must have ability to read, write, and communicate fluent English; ability to compose documents in the appropriate business style using correct grammar and spelling; ability to communicate clearly using proper grammar and diction over the telephone.
 
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