Litigation Paralegal - Government

About This Role

This litigation paralegal role involves supporting attorneys in general civil defense litigation, from case inception through to trial or settlement. The position suits a paralegal with experience in civil defense and a background working with government entities.

Responsibilities

• Continually review and manage case files from inception through mediation/arbitration/trial/settlement
• Prepare subpoenas compelling depositions and/or document productions
• Prepare initial discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admissions
• Prepare draft responses to discovery, including document productions and corresponding privilege logs
• Prepare attorneys for depositions
• Research, vet, and engage with subject matter experts
• Monitor deadlines for responses and timeliness
• Prepare legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, fact/medical chronologies, agreements, and/or trial and/or mediation binders for use by attorneys
• Investigate facts as requested by attorneys, including social media research
• Prepare for trial, including preparing trial notebooks, exhibit lists, witness lists, trial subpoenas; engaging in witness management; scheduling trial testimony; preparing and manipulating trial presentations and other trial-related tasks as necessary
• Attend trial as necessary

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of general civil litigation experience
• Working knowledge of internet software and proficiency with: Excel spreadsheet software, Microsoft Word software, PowerPoint software, Adobe Acrobat Pro, LexisNexis, Pacer, Relativity, Sanction, TrialPad, and iManage
• Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; able to read and interpret written information
• Experience with trial preparation and participation/attendance, including organization of witness materials and preparation of physical and electronic exhibits; experience with exhibit manipulation software such as Sanction/Trial Director/TrialPad, Relativity, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of complex litigation
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully

Nice to have:

• Bachelor
• Experience working for or with government entities

Benefits

• Flexible benefits program
• Generous 401(k) plan
• Supportive environment that encourages work-life balance and career development

About the Company

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is a national law firm with over 500 attorneys across the United States. Founded in 1934 and headquartered in Chicago, the firm provides sophisticated legal counsel to clients in highly regulated industries, including insurance, financial services, healthcare, and professional services. It also offers strategic business and transactional advice to a wide range of for-profit and nonprofit organizations, including government agencies and educational institutions.