Litigation Paralegal (Hybrid) #35929
Legal
Chicago, IL Direct Hire Feb 16, 2024
Contemporary Staffing Solutions is seeking a skilled and motivated Litigation Paralegal to join our client for a hybrid opportunity in Chicago, IL! The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting attorneys in all phases of the litigation process. This Direct-Hire opportunity offers up to $80,000/year based on experience!

Responsibilities:
  • Draft routine legal documents
  • Manage multiple cases from start to trial
  • Collect documents from various sources
  • Collect, organize, analyze, and summarize medical records
  • Review and analyze documents
  • Conduct various document searches and factual research

Requirements:
  • Paralegal Certificate required from an accredited school. Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred
  • Knowledge of all phases of the litigation process and ability to assist attorneys in all phases of the litigation process
  • Experience in all phases of litigation from the onset of suit through trial
  • Preferable experience in toxic tort litigation, although not required
  • Excellent communication skills: able to interact professionally with clients and attorneys
  • Excellent writing skills: able to communicate clearly and draft legal documents as requested by attorneys, including but not limited to pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and prepare discovery production documents
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Proficient in Adobe Professional and Adobe DC
  • Self-starter: Ability to work independently and follow up on tasks
  • Strong organizational skills required: Ability to adapt to existing systems to maintain and organize case files
  • Experience in preparing summaries as requested of deposition transcripts, medical records, discovery pleadings
  • Ability to gather relevant information from a variety of sources as applicable to each case, including but not limited to legal research
  • Ability to effectively set priorities and meet deadlines
  • Strong ability to adapt to changing priorities
  • Strong ability to troubleshoot issues and create solutions
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Team player: ability to work as part of a litigation team

Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) has been a leading provider of contract, temporary, temporary-hire & direct hire solutions. We began as a staffing agency and evolved to a national provider of workforce management solutions with a niche recruitment focus in Accounting & Finance, Call Center & Office, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, & Information Technology. To learn more about CSS, visit our website: www.ContemporaryStaffing.com.