Family Law Litigation Paralegal
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Family Law Litigation Paralegal
An established law firm is seeking a Family Law Litigation Paralegal to join their Chicago office. This is a full-time position supporting attorneys across all aspects of family law litigation, including discovery, financial analysis, case management, and trial preparation.
The hours for this position are 8:45 AM-5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The position offers a hybrid schedule once training is completed, which is estimated at six months. The salary range for this position is 70k-95k, depending on experience.
The ideal candidate has 2-4 years of litigation paralegal experience and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with daily deadlines. Family law experience and familiarity with Family Law Software are a plus, and a paralegal certification is preferred but not required.
Skills required and Job Duties include the following:
Job Duties:
- Prepare Financial Affidavits, balance sheets, and other financial documentation
- Issue and respond to discovery requests and 201(k) letters
- Draft subpoenas with riders and follow through to ensure compliance
- Review, index, analyze, and summarize financial and discovery records for attorney review
- Assist with financial analysis, including dissipation and tracing
- Manage large document productions and assist clients with discovery and financial disclosures
- Prepare paper and electronic exhibits and exhibit lists for hearings, depositions, trials, and mediations
- Maintain calendars and track discovery-related deadlines
- Communicate regularly with clients, attorneys, experts, and outside resources by phone, in person, and in writing
Qualifications:
- 2-4 years of litigation paralegal experience
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Experience with document management systems, database management, Kofax, and Adobe Acrobat
- Familiarity with PACER, Westlaw, and Centerbase
- Familiarity with Family Law Software is a plus
- Paralegal certification preferred, but relevant experience will also be considered
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
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