Litigation Paralegal

Unclassified - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Chicago, IL

501-1,000 employees

About the position

Nelson Mullins is seeking a seasoned litigation paralegal to join our brand-new Chicago office, where you will play a crucial role in assisting attorneys with commercial litigation and complex product liability matters. The ideal candidate will bring 10-15 years of litigation experience from a law firm, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the paralegal's role throughout the litigation life cycle. This position is not just about performing tasks; it involves mentoring and training other paralegals and practice assistants, fostering a collaborative environment within the team. In this role, you will be responsible for a broad range of substantive paralegal tasks, working directly with attorneys on various matters including product liability, toxic tort disputes, complex commercial litigation, and other intricate business disputes across multiple industries. As a case manager for the litigation team, you will create and maintain an efficient system for document management and file organization, ensuring that all materials are readily accessible and well-structured. Your significant trial experience will be invaluable as you build relationships with vendors and assemble necessary trial teams, contributing to the overall success of our litigation efforts. We are looking for a candidate who possesses strong organizational skills, well-developed critical thinking abilities, and a keen attention to detail. A working knowledge of various eDiscovery and document management platforms, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office, is essential. You should have a strong sense of accountability, take ownership of your projects, and proactively resolve issues as they arise. Being a true team player is crucial, as is your ability to adapt to new technologies and software. A 2 or 4-year degree along with a paralegal certificate is preferred, although relevant work experience may substitute for formal education. Additionally, you should be comfortable conducting research using various tools, including the Internet and Westlaw, and be flexible to work overtime as needed to meet business demands.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with commercial litigation and complex product liability matters.
• Perform a broad range of substantive paralegal tasks related to litigation.
• Act as a case manager for the litigation team, overseeing document management and file organization.
• Mentor and train other paralegals and practice assistants.
• Build relationships and manage vendors for trial preparation.
• Assemble necessary trial teams and coordinate trial logistics.
• Conduct research using various tools, including the Internet and Westlaw.

Requirements

• 10-15 years of litigation experience in a law firm.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Well-developed critical thinking skills.
• Working knowledge of eDiscovery and document management platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to conduct research using various research tools.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed.
• 2 or 4-year degree and a paralegal certificate, or equivalent work experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in mentoring and training other paralegals.
• Familiarity with various litigation software and tools.
• Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships with clients and vendors.

Benefits

• Opportunities to participate in pro bono and community service initiatives.