Paralegal

Description Job Posting: Paralegal

Job Description: National plaintiffs' law firm is seeking a full-time paralegal for Alton, Illinois office. This position supports

senior partners and works on asbestos litigation. The role focuses on filing and amending complaints, filing and tracking

discovery, filing and tracking motions, and all aspects of case administration.

Sample Position Responsibilities

• File and amend complaints

• File discovery responses

• Coordinate deposition calendaring

• Draft and file deposition notices

• Case coordination and communication with other departments within the firm

• Calculate and advise of deadlines for any motions filed by defense

• File motions

• Calendar motion responses

• Prepare exhibits

• Additional administrative tasks include, scheduling appointments/depositions, arranging travel plans.

Position Requirements

• Excellent typing, interpersonal, organizational and phone skills

• Attention to detail

• Flexibility

• Overtime likely at times

• Proficiency with Excel, Word and Outlook

Education and Experience

• 6+ years' experience as Legal Assistant/Paralegal

• Associate or Bachelor's Degree in a related field or Paralegal Certificate

• Prior plaintiff mass tort or asbestos experience is ideal

• Firm cannot consider candidates with prior asbestos defense litigation experience due to conflicts

Salary commensurate with skills and experience. We provide a robust benefits package, including 401k plan and end of year

bonus opportunity. Requirements Asbestos Litigation, Litigation ParaLegal, ParaLegals, Litigation ParaLegal, e-File, Complaints, Legal Pleadings, Draft Pleadings, Preparing Pleadings, Discovery, Discovery, Discovery Requests, Discovery Responses, Calendar - Docket, Calendar Management, Overtime

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