Paralegal (2074919)

Apex Systems • Naperville, IL • 6h ago

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Job#: 2074919

Job Description:

A Paralegal with 10 to 15 years of experience is a highly skilled legal professional who plays a crucial role in supporting attorneys and legal teams.

This role involves advanced responsibilities and a deep understanding of legal procedures and practices, making them a valuable asset in various legal settings.

Key Responsibilities:

-Legal Research: Conduct comprehensive legal research using advanced research methods, databases, and resources to gather information for cases and legal matters.

-Document Preparation: Draft, edit, and review complex legal documents, including pleadings, motions, contracts, agreements, and briefs.

-Ensure accuracy, clarity, and compliance with legal requirements.

-Case Management: Oversee and manage case files, ensuring all relevant documents, correspondence, evidence, and exhibits are organized, up to date, and easily accessible.

-Client Interaction: Act as a primary point of contact for clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel, maintaining strong communication and managing client relationships.

-Schedule meetings, depositions, and court appearances, and provide regular case updates.

-Court Filings: Prepare and file legal documents with courts, government agencies, and relevant entities, including e-filings.

-Maintain a calendar of filing deadlines and monitor case dockets.

-Legal Software: Utilize advanced legal software and databases for case management, document management, and timekeeping.

-Train and mentor junior paralegals in software usage.

-Discovery Support: Lead and coordinate the document collection, review, and production process during discovery.

-Prepare discovery requests, responses, and privilege logs. Depositions and Hearings:

-Manage all aspects of depositions and hearings, including witness preparation, exhibit management, and all related administrative tasks.

-Legal Billing: Review and approve invoices for legal services, ensuring accuracy, adherence to billing guidelines, and cost-effectiveness. Monitor billable hours and expenses.

-Legal Compliance: Stay informed about changes in laws and regulations affecting legal procedures, documentation, and case strategies. Provide guidance to attorneys on compliance matters.

-Supervision: Provide guidance and mentoring to junior paralegals, legal assistants, and support staff. Ensure efficient workflow and adherence to best practices within the legal team.

Qualifications:

-Bachelors degree in legal studies or a related field.

-Paralegal certification preferred.

-10 to 15 years of experience as a paralegal in a law firm, corporate legal department, or government agency.

-Proficiency in advanced legal research methods and resources, including Westlaw, LexisNexis, or similar databases.

-Exceptional writing and proofreading skills, with a strong ability to draft and edit complex legal documents accurately.

-Mastery of legal software and case management systems.

-Proficiency in advanced e-discovery tools is a plus.

-Extensive knowledge of court rules and procedures for various jurisdictions.

-Outstanding organizational and multitasking abilities, with meticulous attention to detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional demeanor for interactions with clients and legal professionals.

-Proven ability to manage multiple complex cases simultaneously and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.

-Strong commitment to maintaining the highest ethical standards and upholding client

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