Litigation Paralegal

Robbins Schwartz seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our litigation practice group. At Robbins Schwartz, our attorneys provide practical and efficient representation to school districts, community colleges, municipalities, and other public entities. Our litigation team also defends public-sector claims as panel counsel for many major legal liability carriers.
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The Litigation Paralegal will support attorneys in defending civil rights, employment, tort, and other public-sector liability claims in state and federal court. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssist attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, from initial case assessment through discovery, trial, and appealOrganize and maintain electronic and physical case filesDraft and prepare routine pleadings, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, notices, correspondence, and other legal documentsCoordinate the collection, review, organization, and production of electronically stored information and hard-copy documentsReview and summarize medical records, employment records, deposition transcripts, discovery materials, and other case-related documentsCreate case chronologies, witness files, damages summaries, and other litigation materialsAssist with document review, coding, redaction, and productionCoordinate depositions, independent medical examinations, witness interviews, and other case-related proceedingsCommunicate professionally with clients, witnesses, experts, court personnel, opposing counsel, and third-party vendorsConduct factual research and assist attorneys with case investigationsMonitor court dockets, filing requirements, and case deadlinesPrepare exhibits, witness materials, trial binders, and other materials for hearings, depositions, and trialsFile documents in state and federal courts using applicable electronic filing systemsAssist with trial preparation and provide support during hearings and trials, as neededAccurately record billable time and meet the firm’s minimum billable-hour requirementsPerform other litigation and administrative duties as assignedRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree, associate degree, or paralegal certificate from an accredited programAt least two years of litigation paralegal experienceKnowledge of state and federal court procedures and electronic filing systemsExperience supporting discovery xzbcwsv and document-production processesStrong organizational, written, and verbal communication skillsExcellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritiesAbility to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and other members of the legal teamProficiency with Microsoft Office, document-management systems, and legal technologyAbility to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretionPreferred QualificationsExperience with civil defense, employment, civil rights, tort, insurance-defense, or public-sector litigationFamiliarity with Illinois state and federal court proceduresExperience with e-discovery platforms and large-scale document productionsTrial preparation and in-court support experience