Keller Postman LLC

Clients First. Innovation Always. Excellence in Everything. One of the nation's fastest growing plaintiffs' law firms.

Senior Paralegal

ParalegalParalegalFull TimeRemoteTeam 51-200Since 2016H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Illinois

Posted

62 days ago

Salary

$55 - $70 / hour

Bachelor Degree10 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Coordinate and assign tasks to paralegals and legal assistants for cases within an assigned practice area. • Assist with training and development of legal support staff by coaching and mentoring. • Administratively manage all phases of litigation, including pleadings, motion practice, discovery, and appellate procedures. • Administratively manage all aspects of trials and hearings by preparing pretrial documents and managing trial transcripts. • Assist with the preparation, filing, and organization of pleadings, briefs, appeals, and other legal documents. • Conduct factual and legal research using Westlaw and other sources. • Cite-check legal documents to conform citations and authorities to Bluebook standards. • Organize and maintain case files, pleadings, expert materials, and other documents. • Implement and manage organizational systems to maintain case calendars and related case documents. • Communicate with courts, outside counsel, clients, experts, and vendors as necessary. • Coordinate with other areas/departments within the firm to streamline processes.

Job Requirements

  • A minimum of 10 years of Paralegal experience required.
  • A minimum of 3 years of litigation experience strongly preferred.
  • Trial experience strongly preferred.
  • Experience mentoring and training junior-level legal support staff.
  • Experience using the federal courts’ CM/ECF system, PACER, Bluebook, and Westlaw.
  • Associate’s or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
  • Thorough understanding of litigation motion practice, discovery, arbitration, trial, and appellate procedures.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Bluebook citation formatting and legal citation practices.
  • Excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail.
  • Ability to coach and train others to develop their skills.
  • Ability to function well in a fast-paced, high-volume, and demanding environment.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Excellent time-management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
  • Ability to multi-task and work independently or as part of a team.
  • Skilled in managing complex litigation in multiple jurisdictions.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Benefits

  • year-end discretionary bonus

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