Job Title: Litigation Paralegal
Job Responsibilities:
- Maintain attorney calendars, including court deadlines, meetings, hearings, and depositions.
- Draft various legal documents such as motions, affidavits, notices, and correspondence for attorney review.
- Assist with drafting responses to discovery requests and document production.
- Organize trial exhibits and prepare trial binders.
- Prepare physical and electronic files for hearings, mediations, and depositions.
- Communicate extensively with clients, judicial clerks, and opposing counsels.
- Input and maintain case information in the case management system to ensure data integrity.
- Conduct general court research and monitor court dockets.
- Provide administrative support to attorneys as needed.
Education and Experience Information:
- Knowledge of Illinois Rules of Civil Procedure.
- 3-4 years of experience in foreclosure litigation preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly in formatting documents in Word.
- Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and manage a caseload independently.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Team player with a positive attitude.
Salary Information:
- Compensation: $23 to $25 per hour
Benefits:
- Generous amounts of time away from work to promote a healthy work-life balance, including paid vacation for all full-time employees in addition to observing 8 major holidays.
- Access to Medical, Dental, and Vision insurances with a company contribution for you and your covered dependents.
- Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program available to all full-time employees.
- Ability to contribute to a company-sponsored 401(k) retirement plan with a company match on your contributions.
- Opportunities for growth to help you achieve all of your professional goals.
