Beacon Hill Legal is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join a well-respected Chicago law firm! This position offers a hybrid schedule - flexible to work in the office as needed as well as a competitive salary and benefits package.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute various paralegal tasks, including cite and fact-checking briefs for Federal and State courts.
- Manage and organize client documents, coordinating the creation of document review databases.
- Assist in the review and production of documents.
- Prepare for depositions, hearings, trials, mediations, and arbitrations.
- Occasionally assist with e-filing, in collaboration with the dedicated docketing team.
- Maintain professional communication with attorneys, staff, and clients, ensuring confidentiality in all client and firm matters.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal; 10+ years preferred.
- Paralegal certification is preferred.
- Experience in e-filing for State courts is required; Federal e-filing experience is an advantage.
- Proficiency with Bluebook citations.
- Knowledge of eDiscovery, with a preference for experience using Relativity.
- Flexibility to work overtime as necessary.
- Experience handling cases in both Federal and State courts, as well as administrative agencies.
Skills and Abilities:
- Self-motivated with excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and thrive in a team-oriented environment.
- Working knowledge of Relativity or other legal database software.
- Familiarity with the Bluebook system of citation.
*Only qualified candidates will be contacted*
Beacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.
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Company Profile:
Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.
Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.
Learn more about Beacon Hill Staffing Group and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.beaconhillstaffing.com.
We look forward to working with you.
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