Chenega Corporation
Paralegal I Junior
Chenega Corporation, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
C2 ALASKA, LLC
Chicago, IL, Hybrid
The
Paralegal I Junior Division of Enforcement
shall provide legal research and litigation support to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Division of Enforcement. The SEC’s Division of Enforcement utilizes a variety of data that contain current, historical, and future information about sensitive public company data, mutual fund data, and trade/quote data.
Responsibilities
Following established guidelines, gathers, prepares and summarizes relevant materials for use by litigation attorneys and/or other office professionals in preparation of memoranda and other legal documents.
Review documents, and cross-check information.
May synopsize transcripts of hearings and oral arguments for attorney use; review case-related materials and, for example, identify potentially conflicting statements or areas requiring further investigation; write preliminary drafts of legal memoranda and correspondence.
Support litigation attorneys during trial, including courtroom locations, and may include experience in witness interviews.
Enter data into computerized systems, and update databases and spreadsheets.
Obtain documents from paper and electronic files.
Perform document review and research and summarize findings.
Assist with document productions.
Maintain, organize, and file office records and documents.
Assist in processing notices, orders, and action memos.
Perform complex database searches related to filings (e.g., Name Relationship Search Index) and other legal database searches (e.g., basic Westlaw and/or LEXIS).
Maintain chronological/searchable databases of office precedent (i.e., comment letters, minutes of meetings, and office policy “significant outcomes” memoranda).
Prepare and maintain database monitoring and tracking status (e.g., track and/or organize materials using agency automated database/systems, such as word processing software, spreadsheets, computer graphics, presentation software, or database applications).
Travel may be required.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Associate degree in a related labor category field such as Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or Criminal Justice from an accredited college, university, school, or educational institution recognized by the US Department of Education.
Paralegal Certificate (Certificate is not required if degree is in Paralegal Studies only).
Minimum two (2) years of Paralegal experience with a specialty in Litigation (Trial).
Ability to provide favorable credit history.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as legal software such as Lexis Nexis and/or Westlaw.
Possess and use excellent oral and written communication skills.
Experience drafting and reviewing various legal documents such as motions, briefs, subpoenas, legal memoranda, and correspondence for attorneys.
Experience conducting legal research using Lexis Nexis or Westlaw.
Experience interviewing witnesses and supporting attorneys during trial, including courtroom locations.
Possess a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in preparing work product.
Ability to work effectively in an extremely pressured and deadline-driven environment.
Keen sense of accountability and taking ownership over projects.
Possess a professional demeanor and can collaborate well with all team members and staff.
Ability to work concurrently on a variety of projects, flexibility in shifting focus.
Physical Demands
(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee may use repeated motions that include the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Estimated Salary/WageUp to USD $26.00/Hr.
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Chicago, IL, Hybrid
The
Paralegal I Junior Division of Enforcement
shall provide legal research and litigation support to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Division of Enforcement. The SEC’s Division of Enforcement utilizes a variety of data that contain current, historical, and future information about sensitive public company data, mutual fund data, and trade/quote data.
Responsibilities
Following established guidelines, gathers, prepares and summarizes relevant materials for use by litigation attorneys and/or other office professionals in preparation of memoranda and other legal documents.
Review documents, and cross-check information.
May synopsize transcripts of hearings and oral arguments for attorney use; review case-related materials and, for example, identify potentially conflicting statements or areas requiring further investigation; write preliminary drafts of legal memoranda and correspondence.
Support litigation attorneys during trial, including courtroom locations, and may include experience in witness interviews.
Enter data into computerized systems, and update databases and spreadsheets.
Obtain documents from paper and electronic files.
Perform document review and research and summarize findings.
Assist with document productions.
Maintain, organize, and file office records and documents.
Assist in processing notices, orders, and action memos.
Perform complex database searches related to filings (e.g., Name Relationship Search Index) and other legal database searches (e.g., basic Westlaw and/or LEXIS).
Maintain chronological/searchable databases of office precedent (i.e., comment letters, minutes of meetings, and office policy “significant outcomes” memoranda).
Prepare and maintain database monitoring and tracking status (e.g., track and/or organize materials using agency automated database/systems, such as word processing software, spreadsheets, computer graphics, presentation software, or database applications).
Travel may be required.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Associate degree in a related labor category field such as Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or Criminal Justice from an accredited college, university, school, or educational institution recognized by the US Department of Education.
Paralegal Certificate (Certificate is not required if degree is in Paralegal Studies only).
Minimum two (2) years of Paralegal experience with a specialty in Litigation (Trial).
Ability to provide favorable credit history.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as legal software such as Lexis Nexis and/or Westlaw.
Possess and use excellent oral and written communication skills.
Experience drafting and reviewing various legal documents such as motions, briefs, subpoenas, legal memoranda, and correspondence for attorneys.
Experience conducting legal research using Lexis Nexis or Westlaw.
Experience interviewing witnesses and supporting attorneys during trial, including courtroom locations.
Possess a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in preparing work product.
Ability to work effectively in an extremely pressured and deadline-driven environment.
Keen sense of accountability and taking ownership over projects.
Possess a professional demeanor and can collaborate well with all team members and staff.
Ability to work concurrently on a variety of projects, flexibility in shifting focus.
Physical Demands
(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee may use repeated motions that include the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Estimated Salary/WageUp to USD $26.00/Hr.
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