Paralegal

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Full Time Chicago, IL, US Founded in 2003, Kanner & Pintaluga is a NLJ500 and Mid-Market Pro 50 law firm that has recovered over $1 billion for property damage and personal injury clients nationwide. With nearly 100 lawyers and more than 30 offices throughout the United States, our primary goal is to achieve the most favorable outcome for our clients, who have the absolute right to receive the maximum compensation for their damages. POSITION SUMMARY: The Litigation Paralegal supports the Litigation team by assisting attorneys with day-to-day case management and trial preparation. This role performs administrative and clerical tasks, helps maintain organized case files, supports scheduling and calendaring, assists with filings and correspondence, and communicates with clients and stakeholders as needed. The Litigation Paralegal works closely with attorneys and team members in a fast-paced environment and is expected to learn and grow within the litigation workflow. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Perform secretarial, clerical, and data entry duties in support of litigation matters. Maintain attorney calendars and help track deadlines and upcoming case events. Schedule depositions, pre-depositions, mediations, meetings, and hearings. Manage documents using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe and FileVine. E-file legal documents through the State E-Portal System; assist with other filings as needed. Assist attorneys in preparing for depositions, hearings, and conferences. Draft basic court documents and litigation materials such as pleadings, motions, affidavits, and subpoenas under attorney direction. Send correspondence to parties and non-parties by email, regular mail, and certified mail. Communicate with clients professionally and help route inquiries to the appropriate team member. Set up CourtCalls and/or Zoom for hearings and coordinate virtual attendance. Support fact-finding projects and maintain complete, well-organized case files. Perform other related duties as assigned. EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS: 3+ years of litigation or paralegal experience preferred. Personal Injury Litigation experience strongly preferred. Familiarity with the discovery process is preferred. Experience e-filing in state court is preferred; willingness to learn is required. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to manage a heavy workload in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with clients and co-workers. Excellent organization skills with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage a heavy workload in a fast-paced environment. Teamwork oriented with a positive, service-minded approach. FIRM BENEFITS The Firm offers a competitive benefits package for our full-time employees and their families. Here is a summary of our benefits (the list is not all-inclusive): Competitive Wage Paid Time Off, Holiday, Bereavement, and Sick Time 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Firm match Employer-Covered Supplemental Benefits Voluntary Supplemental Benefits Annual Performance Reviews Equal Opportunity Statement Kanner & Pintaluga is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Kanner & Pintaluga retains the right to change, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time — in its sole discretion. Employment is at will. E-Verify This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form. #J-18808-Ljbffr