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Title : Litigation Paralegal

Location : Illinois - Chicago
Refer to Job # KFSF762696

Litigation Paralegal The candidate should demonstrate eagerness to learn and contribute, keen attention to detail and ownership of the role. Prepare detailed correspondence to opposing counsel, judges, and clients. Draft motions and other pleadings in multiple federal and state jurisdictions. Conduct legal research and draft memoranda of law. Save orders and calendar court dates, manage firm docket and attorney schedules, set reminders for tasks and events. Answer phones, manage accounts receivable and accounts payable, run payroll, replenish office supplies. Retain other professionals for court hearings, service of process and other necessary services. Manage junior paralegals and other staff [oversee any and all paralegal interns in addition to completing tasks in a reasonable amount of time]. Set up new clients and new matters in practice management tool. Manage travel arrangements for attorneys. Answer client administrative questions. Format and perfect pleadings and correspondence, including but not limited to case captions, numbering, headers, footers, exhibits, etc. File all pleadings electronically through e-filing systems. Anticipate attorney needs and matter next steps - be a self starter. Work well under pressure and able to switch between competing priorities with ease. Exercise judgment in setting and prioritizing tasks. Take initiative to offer a variety of possible solutions to challenges before presenting the issue to management for a final decision. Update and maintain policy and procedure manuals and suggest changes to increase efficiencies and satisfaction. Review, sort, distribute, scan and save daily incoming mail. Must have B.A./B.S. degree. Paralegal certification from an ABA-accredited school. Preferably should have 1 year of Legal Research and Court E-Filing experience. Bachelor's (Preferred). Paralegal Certificate (Preferred).

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