Amundsen Davis, a full-service business law firm, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Litigation Paralegal to support our team in managing a diverse caseload of litigation matters. The successful candidate will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to all aspects of the litigation process and work closely with attorneys to provide exceptional legal support.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation of legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, subpoenas, and correspondence.
- File legal documents with state and federal courts, including electronic filings, and ensure compliance with court rules and procedures.
- Assist attorneys in managing all aspects of litigation cases from inception to resolution, including organizing case files, tracking deadlines, and maintaining the case calendar.
- Coordinate the discovery process, including document review and productions.
- Conduct legal research on case law, statutes, and regulations relevant to corporate history and litigation matters.
- Assist attorneys in preparing for trials, hearings, mediations and arbitrations by organizing exhibits, preparing trial binders, and coordinating with witnesses and experts.
- Maintain electronic and physical case files, ensuring that all documents are properly organized, indexed, and easily accessible.
Required Competencies, Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate from an accredited institution preferred.
- 5+ years of experience working as a litigation paralegal in a law firm or corporate legal department, preferred.
- Proficiency in legal research and writing..
- Strong understanding of litigation procedures
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in legal software, document management software (Relativity and DISCO) and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload effectively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
This position is not open to recruiters.
Amundsen Davis is a full-service business law firm comprised of 240 attorneys headquartered in Chicago. As one of the fastest growing law firms in the Midwest, we understand the entrepreneurial thinking that drives business decisions for our clients. We use this insight to respond to the needs of clients creatively, expediently and pragmatically. The firm handles the transactional, labor and employment, and litigation needs of companies across the U.S. Our experience in both litigated and transactional matters makes us a unique partner for your business. The law firm has offices in the following locations: Chicago, Crystal Lake, St. Charles, and Rockford, IL; Columbus, OH; Milwaukee, Appleton, Brookfield, Green Bay, and Madison, WI; St. Louis, MO; and Indianapolis, IN.
Amundsen Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support and encourage workforce diversity. We do not discriminate because of an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, citizenship, creed, marital status, veteran status, age, family care giving responsibilities, genetic profile or predisposition, pregnancy or disability with respect to hiring, promotion, firing, compensation, or other terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.
