Experienced Paralegal

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

# Experienced Paralegal

The Prinz Law Firm is a woman-owned boutique legal practice focusing on employment and business law. Our experienced attorneys and staff take pride in cultivating client relationships marked by trust, professionalism, creativity, and flexibility. We are seeking a reliable, organized, detail-oriented paralegal to assist attorneys and office staff with legal and office support.

## Job Description

The position of paralegal has a broad range of duties, including filing documents with the court, preparing and drafting legal documents, conducting occasional legal research, and assisting attorneys with overall case management. The primary responsibilities of the paralegal are as follows:

* E-file documents with various courts
* Draft a variety of documents for litigation, ., demand letters, complaints, motions, and discovery requests and responses
* Draft and file administrative agency charges and responses (., with EEOC and IDHR)
* Review and index discovery documents
* Oversee case and file management for several clients, tracking matter activity and pending deadlines with minimal supervision
* Calculate dates and calendar deadlines in firm’s file management systems
* Conduct occasional legal research
* Timely enter billing data into firm’s system (billing requirement: average of 25 hours/week)
* Communicate effectively with staff, clients, co-counsel, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders
* Attend and actively participate in weekly team meetings
* Utilize creative and analytical skills to problem-solve a variety of challenges
* Assist with training of new hires as needed
* Additional duties to respond to firm needs as they arise

## Qualifications and Skills

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and skills:

* 3 years minimum of experience in a paralegal role
* Top skills: teamwork, common sense, critical thinking, clear communication
* Ability to respectfully and attentively follow directions
* Ability and desire to work as part of a cooperative, collaborative team
* Ability to work independently at times, and to self-monitor and self-manage
* Ability to demonstrate professionalism in conduct and manner representative of the firm
* Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage time-sensitive documents and requests
* Proficient in the use of technology including MS Office, case management software systems, and electronic filing
* Excellent research and analytical skills
* Demonstrates initiative and commitment to delivering high-quality work product
* Strong communication skills, including writing skills
* Paralegal certification and meaningful experience in a litigation setting preferred; prior employment law experience a plus

## Compensation and Hours

The position is full-time, approx. 40 hours/week. The compensation is generous and dependent on experience. The position is hybrid, but will begin fully in office for the initial 90 days. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 . to 5:00 . Candidate may need to occasionally work additional hours depending on firm needs.

## How to Apply

To apply, submit résumé and cover letter to with subject line “Experienced Paralegal.”

The Prinz Law Firm is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our team. The successful candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in a paralegal role and possess top skills in teamwork, common sense, critical thinking, and clear communication. This is a full-time, 40-hours/week position with generous compensation dependent on experience.

The Paralegal will have a broad range of duties, including filing documents with the court, preparing and drafting legal documents, conducting occasional legal research, and assisting attorneys with overall case management. The primary responsibilities of the paralegal are as follows:

* E-file documents with various courts
* Draft a variety of documents for litigation, ., demand letters, complaints, motions, and discovery requests and responses
* Draft and file administrative agency charges and responses (., with EEOC and IDHR)
* Review and index discovery documents
* Oversee case and file management for several clients, tracking matter activity and pending deadlines with minimal supervision
* Calculate dates and calendar deadlines in firm’s file management systems
* Conduct occasional legal research
* Timely enter billing data into firm’s system (billing requirement: average of 25 hours/week)
* Communicate effectively with staff, clients, co-counsel, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders
* Attend and actively participate in weekly team meetings
* Utilize creative and analytical skills to problem-solve a variety of challenges
* Assist with training of new hires as needed
* Additional duties to respond to firm needs as they arise

In addition to the above responsibilities, the successful candidate will have the ability to respectfully and attentively follow directions, work as part of a cooperative, collaborative team, self-monitor and self-manage, demonstrate professionalism in conduct and manner representative of the firm, organize, prioritize, and manage time-sensitive documents and requests, be proficient in the use of technology including MS Office, case management software systems, and electronic filing, have excellent research and analytical skills, demonstrate initiative and commitment to delivering high-quality work product, and have strong communication skills, including writing skills. Paralegal certification and meaningful experience in a litigation setting are preferred, and prior employment law experience is a plus.

Teamwork, Common Sense, Critical Thinking, Clear Communication, Respectfully and Attentively Follow Directions, Work as Part of a Cooperative, Collaborative Team, Work Independently, Demonstrate Professionalism, Organize, Prioritize, Manage Time-Sensitive Documents and Requests, Proficient in the Use of Technology, MS Office, Case Management Software Systems, Electronic Filing, Excellent Research and Analytical Skills, Strong Communication Skills, Writing Skills

Paralegal certification and meaningful experience in a litigation setting preferred

Submit résumé and cover letter to with subject line “Experienced Paralegal.”

Qualification and Experience 3 years minimum of experience in a paralegal role, Paralegal certification and meaningful experience in a litigation setting preferred, Prior employment law experience a plus

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