Paralegal (3-5+)

O’Hagan Meyer is seeking a full-time Paralegal with 3-5+ years of experience to join its office located in Chicago, IL. The individual in this role supports attorneys who focus their practice on civil defense litigation, including single and multi-plaintiff suits, Products Liability, Breach of Warranty, Class & Collective action suits, and complex litigation matters. The ideal candidate will have substantial litigation experience with a strong background in the handling of legal documentation as well as trial preparation and trial experience. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, possess the ability to work independently and in a team environment, and demonstrate initiative and necessary problem-solving skills.

Primary duties might include but are not limited to:

• Provide paralegal support to lawyers in the preparation, and review of legal documents such as briefs, appeals, complaints, answers, etc.
• Draft legal documents including pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Assisting attorneys in the discovery process, including drafting discovery requests, responses, and other written discovery requests.
• Supporting legal team by requesting, analyzing, and summarizing client documents, records, and reports, and preparing chronologies and timelines.
• Preparing and serving subpoenas for records and depositions to various entities.
• Track the progress and compliance of record subpoena requests.
• Investigating claims and allegations, including conducting background investigations, interviewing witnesses, preparing statements, and gathering facts, documents, and evidence.
• Assisting attorneys with information and documents in preparation for motion practice, depositions, hearings, and trials.
• Organizing and preparing document productions and analyzing key documents.
• Conducting legal research for motion practice, hearings, and trials.
• Conducting research and compiling information for retention of, and consultation with, experts.
• Overall case planning, development, and management, and performing other case duties as assigned.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation and attend trial as needed.

Requirements

Requirements:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a law firm setting as a paralegal or related role.
• Bachelor’s degree required, Paralegal Certificate a plus.
• Relevant experience in civil defense litigation.
• Trial experience is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of various State and Federal court rules and procedures.
• Excellent computer skills with knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, MS Office, LexisNexis, Odyssey e-file, Pacer and ECF Filing Systems. Experience with iManage or similar document management platforms a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and exceptional organizational skills.
• Excellent time and deadline management skills.

O’Hagan Meyer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Salary: $62K-$80K

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, & Company Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Free Food & Snacks in Office
• Wellness Resources
• Commuter Benefits