Permanent Placements LLC ยท 1 day ago
Litigation Paralegal
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$64K/yr - $105K/yr
5+ years expPermanent Placements LLC is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join their client's team in Chicago, focusing on the Aviation and Aerospace Practice Group. The role involves managing case files, preparing legal documents, and assisting attorneys throughout the litigation process.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Ana A. B.
Responsibilities
Manage case files from inception through mediation, arbitration, trial, and settlement
Prepare subpoenas for depositions and document productions
Draft initial discovery requests, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admissions
Prepare draft responses to discovery, including document productions and privilege logs
Assist attorneys with deposition preparation
Research, vet, and engage subject matter experts
E-file documents in State and Federal Court systems
Monitor deadlines and ensure timely responses
Prepare legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, fact/medical chronologies, agreements, and trial or mediation binders
Investigate facts as requested by attorneys
Assist with trial preparation, including trial notebooks, exhibit lists, witness lists, subpoenas, witness management, scheduling testimony, and trial presentations
Attend trial as necessary
Qualification
Required
Previous law firm experience required; Am Law 200, leading regional, or major boutique firm experience preferred
Minimum of five years of general civil litigation experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Pro, LexisNexis, PACER, Relativity, Sanction, TrialPad, and iManage
E-filing experience in State and Federal Court systems
Strong writing, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage deadlines and work independently while contributing to a team environment
Commitment to confidentiality and accuracy
Preferred
Bachelor's degree
Experience in aviation/aerospace litigation
Familiarity with exhibit manipulation software such as Sanction, Trial Director, TrialPad, and PowerPoint
Experience with trial preparation and attendance, including organization of witness materials and exhibits
Knowledge of complex litigation processes
Benefits
3/2 hybrid schedule
Company
Permanent Placements LLC
Permanent Placements focuses on full time, direct hire positions across multiple industries and disciplines.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase