Litigation Paralegal

Description

Who we Are

Hall Prangle & Schoonveld is a leading national trial defense law firm with a longstanding reputation for our success at trial, especially in high-exposure cases related to healthcare law. Our staff assert a team-centric approach to support our attorneys and cases, while maintaining a collegial culture where exceptional legal professionals want to work.

About the Role

HPS is seeking to hire a full-time Litigation Paralegal in its Chicago office who has at least five (5) years’ experience as a litigation paralegal (knowledge of healthcare law/medical malpractice is a plus). The paralegal will work collaboratively alongside a team of attorneys and other staff during all phases of the litigation process, from the initiation of a case to the discovery period, through trial. The right candidate will be skilled and hard-working as well as pleasant and personable. 

Billable Responsibilities (Billable hours goal of 1,400 hours per year)

• Organize documents and coordinate document productions.  This may include Bates-stamping, redaction, duplication, indexing of documents, etc. Set up and maintain files which are organized chronologically, numerically and/or by subject matter. Under the guidance of an attorney, categorize documents by subject matter, prepare a chronology of facts and create production charts. Candidate will learn the various components of a medical record and medical terminology, and identify care at issue, in order to prepare detailed chronologies of care and narrative summaries. 
• Conduct various document searches and factual research. Cull relevant information from a variety of sources such as newspapers, magazines, libraries, case documents and trade associations.
• Prepare witness and matter materials for case preparation. Organize interview memos, digests and other relevant documents for attorney review and case preparation.
• Assist in preparation for depositions. Under attorney supervision, gather and prepare documents relevant to the deponent, organize exhibits, take notes, and digest transcripts to summarize highlights of a proceeding.
• Assist in Motion practice. Pull relevant documents, proofread papers, organize exhibits, and create document indices in the preparation of motion filing.
• Act as liaison among various internal departments as well as with outside agencies. Oversee the progress of documents through litigation support departments, order transcripts from reporting services and fulfill requests from outside counsel and others.
• Prepare for trials. Organize exhibits, files and all other supporting documents, coordinate and perform trial set-up and logistics for trial preparation (function as a TrialPad expert), assist in the preparation of witness testimony and serve as liaison between trial attorneys and in-house staff.

The paralegal must adhere to HPS Time Entry policies to ensure all worked time (billable and non-billable) is entered into our time and billing system within firm-established deadlines. Each month, time worked per our time entry software will be reviewed/compared to time entries entered into the time and billing system for reasonableness.

The Billable Hours requirement is pro-rated for individuals hired for a partial year or for those that make use of a qualified leave of absence under the FMLA or take other legally protected leave during the review year. 

 What You will Need to Succeed

· 5+ years as a Paralegal within a law firm supporting attorneys practicing defense litigation.

· Knowledge of concepts, terminology, principles, and procedures of the law.

· Knowledge of functions and jurisdictions of local, state, and federal courts and related agencies.

· Highly proficient using MS Office Suites: Word, Excel, Outlook, Billing Software, and On-Line Document Management Software, such as KOFAX.

· Expertise in using Outlook Calendars, ZOOM and TEAMS for scheduling and maintaining attorneys' busy schedules.  

· Experience in creating and maintaining documents, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, and copying; coordinating case preparation.

· Experience in billing your own hours through billing software.

· Must be highly organized, able to multitask and juggle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

· Strong time management skills and strong attention to detail.

· Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Why HPS

Hall Prangle & Schoonveld’s employees across the country demonstrate the firm's tireless commitment to excellence. HPS is committed to being the firm where our remarkable clients want to do business, talented teams want to work, and our communities can expect our support. 

Our Benefits

Our goal is to support the well-being of our employees physically, emotionally, financially, and professionally. 

· Competitive total compensation, including bonus earning potential

· Full benefit package including group medical, dental, and vision coverage

· Basic Life Insurance, Long-and short-term disability, AD&D

· 401(k) Plan

· Annual Wellness benefits

· Opportunities for growth and advancement

· Referral bonus program
 

Hall Prangle & Schoonveld, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Only applicants meeting the above-noted experience level and skills will be considered. This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. No third party or recruiting agency resumes will be accepted.