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Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP · 1 month ago

Litigation Paralegal - Aviation & Aerospace (Hybrid)

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is a national law firm seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support their Aviation and Aerospace Practice Group in Chicago. The role involves managing case files, preparing legal documents, and assisting attorneys throughout the litigation process.

Law Practice

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Continual review and management of case files from inception through mediation/arbitration/trial/settlement

Prepare subpoenas compelling depositions and/or document productions

Prepare initial discovery, i.e., interrogatories, request for production, request for admissions

Prepare draft responses to discovery, including document productions and corresponding privilege logs

Prepare attorneys for depositions

Research, vet and engage with subject matter experts

E-file in both State and Federal Court systems

Monitor deadlines for responses and timeliness

Prepare legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, fact/medical chronologies, agreements, and/or trial and/or mediation binders for use by attorneys

Investigate facts as requested by attorneys

Trial preparation- prepare trial notebooks, exhibit lists, witness lists, trial subpoenas; engage in witness management; schedule trial testimony; prepare and manipulate trial presentations and other trial-related tasks as necessary

Attend trial as necessary

Qualification

Civil litigation experienceTrial preparation experienceE-filing experienceAviation/aerospace experienceLexisNexisRelativitySanctionTrialPadMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelAttention to detailOrganizational skillsProblem-solvingConfidentialityTeam collaboration

Required

A minimum of five years of general civil litigation experience is required

Computer Skills: Must have working knowledge of internet software and proficiency with: Excel spreadsheet software, Microsoft Word software, PowerPoint software, Adobe Acrobat Pro, LexisNexis, Pacer, Relativity, Sanction, TrialPad, iManage and E-filing experience in both State and Federal Court systems

Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; able to read and interpret written information

Experience with trial preparation and participation/attendance, including organization of witness materials and preparation of physical and electronic exhibits; experience with exhibit manipulation software such as Sanction/Trial Director/TrialPad, Relativity and PowerPoint

Knowledge of complex litigation

Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully

Demonstrates strong organizational skills, attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality

Follows instructions, responds to management direction; commits to additional hours of work when necessary to reach goals

Balances team and individual responsibilities; contributes to building a positive team environment

Maintains confidentiality

Accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments