Litigation Paralegal

$70,720 - $87,360/Yr

Cooley Llp - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Chicago, IL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Litigation Paralegal at Cooley will work closely with litigators on a variety of complex legal matters throughout all stages of litigation, including discovery, trial, and appeals. This role involves organizing and managing documents, conducting research, and assisting in trial preparation, ensuring that all legal processes are efficiently supported.

Responsibilities

• Compile and organize documents to assist in discovery, motions practice, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Coordinate, organize, and manage large scale document collections.
• Monitor court docket for assigned cases and manage internal case file.
• Bluebook, cite check, and proofread various court filings and legal memoranda.
• Perform factual research and prepare written summaries of compiled information.
• Coordinate with vendors and litigation support regarding all aspects of eDiscovery.
• Prepare deposition notices and subpoenas; organize, maintain, and prepare witness interview or deposition materials, exhibits, and summaries.
• Assist with drafting pleadings and motions, including gathering and organizing exhibits and e-filing all court documents and coordinating service of process.
• Assist in all aspects of trial preparation and attendance at trial.
• Other duties as assigned by practice group and Paralegal Management.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree.
• 2-3 years of complex litigation paralegal experience.
• Willingness and flexibility to work overtime, occasionally on short notice.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with litigation support software and review platforms including Relativity and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Familiarity with electronic filing in federal and state courts.
• Strong cite-checking, proofreading, and blue booking skills.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Long-term care coverage
• Backup care for children and/or adults
• Parental support benefits
• 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 paid holidays each year
• Generous parental leave
• Fertility benefits