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Job Description
An established law firm in Chicago is hiring a Personal Injury Paralegal to join their team. This is a fully onsite role.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with attorneys, clients, and expert witnesses to coordinate case details, establish timelines, and develop legal strategies.
- Prepare and file pleadings, motions, affidavits, interrogatories, and other legal documents in adherence to judicial procedures and court deadlines.
- Conduct thorough legal research on statutes, case law, and regulations, providing attorneys with organized and detailed written analyses.
- Engage with clients and witnesses to gather critical information, prepare summaries of statements, and ensure confidentiality while delivering exceptional client service.
- Maintain and manage case files, including evidence, exhibits, depositions, and related documentation, ensuring accessibility and meticulous record-keeping.
- Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including organizing trial binders, exhibits, and materials, and attend trials and hearings as needed.
Qualifications:
• 4+ years’ legal assistant and/or paralegal experience
• Good understanding of personal injury law
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred, but not required
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
• Adaptability and a proactive mindset.
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