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Robert Half Paralegal/Legal Assistant - Plaintiff's Litigation in Chicago, Illinois

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Robert Half Legal is partnering with a boutique plaintiff's litigation law firm that's hiring a Paralegal/Legal Assistant with at least 1-2+ years of experience to join their team. This Paralegal/Legal Assistant will assist attorneys with all facets of litigation support including e-filing, discovery responses, trial preparation, and drafting of various legal documents. This position is paying between $50-60K plus bonus with full benefits, and will be working full-time in-office.

Litigation Legal Assistant Responsibilities:

  • Prepare, manage, and file all litigation documents in a timely and efficient manner.

  • Perform a thorough review of all pleadings and other legal documents submitted by opposing counsel and other parties involved in the case.

  • Facilitate the preparation and coordination of discovery requests and responses.

  • Manage scheduling of depositions, mediations, and expert witness testimonies.

  • Keep the managing attorney abreast of all developments and actions taken in a case.

  • Coordinate and manage schedules and deadlines for all cases assigned to the managing attorney.

  • Maintain positive client relations through consistent and regular communication.

  • Proofread and edit documents and letters to ensure accuracy and clarity.

  • Handle the processing of customer credit applications and maintain accurate customer credit records.

For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert, VP - Permanent Placement at justin . rambert @ robert half com

Requirements

  • Bachelor Degree preferred

  • 1-2+ years of experience supporting litigation attorneys

  • Plaintiff litigation experience highly preferred

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert, VP - Permanent Placement at justin . rambert @ robert half com

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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