Paralegal
Robert Half Legal
Description We are seeking a Paralegal for a contract engagement in our Chicago, Illinois office. This role is centered on managing a comprehensive case load from intake to litigation within our Birth Injury Practice Group. This position requires an individual who can handle many priorities in a detail-oriented environment.
Responsibilities:
• Act as the primary liaison for clients and vendors, maintaining detail-oriented communication both in person and over the phone.
• Manage both electronic and paper mail for assigned cases, ensuring all correspondence is handled promptly.
• Maintain case calendars and track all client communication.
• Conduct extensive legal research using various tools such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, and PACER.
• File court documents using state and federal court platforms.
• Proofread and format legal documents, ensuring compliance with local and federal court rules.
• Schedule and organize expert phone conferences and evaluations.
• Prepare and maintain client documents and coordinate document productions.
• Attend case strategy meetings and prepare for deposition proceedings.
• Handle the preparation of various legal documents, including summons and complaints, answers to interrogatories, fact sheets, exhibit lists, and subpoenas.
• Transcribe deposition consultations with experts. Requirements • Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Paralegal
• Proficiency in using Aderant software
• Competency in Adobe Acrobat
• Knowledge of Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS)
• Experience with Case Management Software
• Familiarity with CompuLaw
• Ability to handle Billing Functions
• Experience in Briefing
• Proficient in Calendar Management
• Experience in Claim Administration
• Excellent Communication skills
• Experience in Medical Malpractice cases
• Knowledge of Civil Litigation procedures
• Familiarity with Personal Injury Law
• Experience in Personal Injury Litigation
• Skill in handling Personal Injury Plaintiffs
• Knowledge of e-Filing procedures
• Experience in Court Filing
• Capability to manage multiple Court Filings
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