Paralegal

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a busy caseload.
• Draft, update, and maintain spreadsheets to track case status.
• Assist with document review, organization, and production.
• Prepare privilege logs.
• Assist with depositions, exhibit preparation, and digesting deposition transcripts.
• Perform general case maintenance, including organization of files such as correspondence, pleadings, and discovery.
• Review court dockets and electronic filing notifications.
• Assist counsel with all phases of litigation (pre-trial, trial, and post-trial).
• Prepare pleadings, discovery demands, discovery responses, trial lists, and other litigation documents.
• Intake and organize voluminous document production received from clients, opposing parties, and non-parties.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Litigation experience is preferred.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with Court websites and e-filing procedures.
• Well-developed organization and time management skills.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive information.
• Ability to gracefully work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changes in workload.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Willing and able to learn new software.
• Intellectual curiosity.

Qualifications

• This position is for a Paralegal at Clyde & Co in Chicago.