Civil Litigation Paralegal- IL

A prestigious law firm is seeking an exceptional Litigation Paralegal to join their team.

The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in litigation, capable of managing assignments from multiple attorneys, and demonstrate initiative while working independently.

Attention to detail is essential as the role involves supporting attorneys throughout all phases of litigation.

Responsibilities of the Litigation Paralegal include :

• Assisting litigation counsel across all stages of legal proceedings.
• Overseeing the discovery process, encompassing document collection, retention, and production, as well as aiding in drafting responses to discovery requests.
• Drafting fundamental legal documents such as settlement agreements, document retention notices, and response letters.
• Contributing to pre-trial preparations by drafting trial documents and preparing exhibits.
• Prioritizing and executing tasks efficiently and punctually.
• Experience in the oil and gas sector is advantageous.

Required Experience and Skills :

• Minimum of 7 years in civil litigation, including proficiency in organizing extensive caseloads, discovery, and trial readiness.
• Exposure to commercial and business litigation is preferred.
• Office management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent time management and multitasking capabilities.
• Capacity to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with trial presentation software.

If you are interested in this opportunity for professional growth, please contact me today. All applications and discussions will be handled confidentially.

To learn more, please submit your resume to [email protected]. You can also connect with me on LinkedIn : https : / / www.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990.

We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.