Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

At M&A Law Firm PC, we're committed to empowering your legal career with meaningful opportunities and robust support. As a Litigation Paralegal with us, you'll engage in diverse and regular trial experiences, guided by our accomplished partners who are dedicated to your professional growth.

We value work-life balance and offer a competitive compensation package, including a base salary commensurate with experience, plus performance-based annual bonuses. You'll also enjoy generous PTO that increases with tenure, comprehensive health benefits, and a 401(k) plan. After a 90-day onboarding period, a flexible hybrid schedule will be available, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Additionally, our on-site fitness facility is a testament to our commitment to your well-being. Join us at M&A Law Firm PC, where your expertise will make a meaningful impact in the legal field and in the lives of the clients we serve. Please note that this position is for our Schaumburg location.

Compensation:

$65,000 - $85,000 per year based on experience

Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys in preparing for trials, hearings, and depositions by organizing and managing case files.
• Draft and review legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests, ensuring accuracy and compliance with court rules.
• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to support case strategies and provide valuable insights to the legal team.
• Coordinate with clients, witnesses, and experts to gather necessary information and maintain open lines of communication.
• Manage and maintain the litigation calendar, ensuring all deadlines are met and court dates are scheduled efficiently.
• Prepare trial exhibits and assist in the development of trial strategies to enhance case presentation.
• Support attorneys during trial by taking detailed notes, managing exhibits, and ensuring smooth proceedings in the courtroom.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in litigation support, with a focus on trial preparation and case management.

• 2+ years of experience in construction litigation, commercial litigation, contract litigation, and real estate litigation.

• Ability to draft and review legal documents with precision, ensuring compliance with court rules.

• Proven track record of conducting thorough legal research and providing insightful analysis to support case strategies.

• Strong organizational skills to manage and maintain case files, ensuring all deadlines are met efficiently.

• Excellent communication skills to coordinate with clients, witnesses, and experts, fostering open lines of communication.

• Proficiency in managing litigation calendars and scheduling court dates to ensure smooth proceedings.

• Experience in preparing trial exhibits and assisting in the development of trial strategies to enhance case presentation.

About Company

Why Work for MA Law Firm, P.C.:

• Fantastic team culture in a growing firm

• Full health/vision/dental coverage

• 401(k)

• Generous PTO that grows with tenure

• 11 paid holidays

• Hybrid schedule after 90-day onboarding

• On-site fitness facility

This is your opportunity to advance your career in an environment that invests in your development as a trial attorney while making a real difference in families' lives.

MA Law Firm, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer