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Title : Paralegal

Location : Illinois - Chicago
Refer to Job # KONP723701

Paralegal DUTIES: Prepare legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, motions, discovery, and notices for review, approval, and settlement documents for use by attorney. Manage calendar/tickler system for timely response to all court deadlines. Investigate facts and law of case to determine causes of action and to prepare case accordingly. Prepare indexes of documents and maintain document/case file. Maintain accurate indexes regarding all pertinent information on each case. Research and analyze law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, and legal codes. Review discovery and prepare, issue and record subpoenas for records and depositions. Communicate with courts, outside counsel, clients, experts, and vendors. Interface with internal and external vendors during e-discovery process. Prepare case information and forward to expert witnesses. Assist attorneys with preparation for hearings, depositions and trials. Manage and enter case information into database. Abstract depositions. Maintain file on experts used in the litigation by both parties. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree preferred. Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved institution preferred. 5-8 years of defense litigation experience required; experience in handling product liability, personal injury and/or intellectual property matters preferred. E-discovery experience required. 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 and communication skills. Proficient in legal research inclusive of Westlaw and LexisNexis. Proficient in tracking and entering billable time. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications as well as in e-discovery software such as: Ipro, Relativity, Concordance or Summations.

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