Personal injury Paralegal

GPAC - Peoria, IL

Full-time

Peoria, IL

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Litigation Paralegal will support attorneys in all phases of litigation, focusing on personal injury and workers' compensation cases. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while managing multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Assisting litigation counsel across all stages of legal proceedings.
• Overseeing the discovery process, including document collection, retention, and production.
• Aiding in drafting responses to discovery requests.
• Drafting fundamental legal documents such as settlement agreements and response letters.
• Contributing to pre-trial preparations by drafting trial documents and preparing exhibits.
• Prioritizing and executing tasks efficiently and punctually.

Requirements

• 2+ years of litigation experience, preferably in Workers Comp and Personal Injury.
• Office management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent time management and multitasking capabilities.
• Familiarity with trial presentation software.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the oil and gas sector.