The Oneil Search Group
Litigation Paralegal
The Oneil Search Group, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Responsibilities:
* Creates and implements all elements of litigation case management systems, including file management (electronic and hard copy), case calendaring, exhibit lists, discovery-related tasks and trial preparation
* Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
* Assist Senior Paralegals and attorneys with document reviews (setup, coordination of hot doc binders, preparation of privilege logs, conduct searches as needed, etc.)
* Assist with preparation of state and federal court filings in coordination with Chicago Docketing team, including coordination of service copies, delivery of documents to Court, preparation of litigation backs and other specific document preparation as required by the specific Court or Judge
* Draft and review routine legal documents as requested by attorneys
* Conduct precedent and legal research under Senior Paralegals and attorney supervision
* Comfortable interacting with outside entities (e.g. courts, government agencies, expert witnesses, corporations, vendors and other law firms) to gather information or coordinate activities as needed in support of upcoming depositions, trials, arbitrations.
* Create and maintain effective working relationships with others to facilitate a positive work environment
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* Creates and implements all elements of litigation case management systems, including file management (electronic and hard copy), case calendaring, exhibit lists, discovery-related tasks and trial preparation
* Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
* Assist Senior Paralegals and attorneys with document reviews (setup, coordination of hot doc binders, preparation of privilege logs, conduct searches as needed, etc.)
* Assist with preparation of state and federal court filings in coordination with Chicago Docketing team, including coordination of service copies, delivery of documents to Court, preparation of litigation backs and other specific document preparation as required by the specific Court or Judge
* Draft and review routine legal documents as requested by attorneys
* Conduct precedent and legal research under Senior Paralegals and attorney supervision
* Comfortable interacting with outside entities (e.g. courts, government agencies, expert witnesses, corporations, vendors and other law firms) to gather information or coordinate activities as needed in support of upcoming depositions, trials, arbitrations.
* Create and maintain effective working relationships with others to facilitate a positive work environment
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