Litigation Paralegal

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

Litigation Paralegal - Chicago

Summary

The Chicago office of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is looking for a Litigation Paralegal to support the Litigation team. Willkie is an elite international law firm of approximately 1,200 lawyers located in 13 offices in six countries. 

At Willkie, we believe great people are the key to our success. As such, we are offering a highly competitive compensation package with exceptional benefits. If you are looking to work in a friendly, collaborative environment that affords unique opportunities to expand your professional development, this role is for you.

The Litigation Paralegal will be responsible for providing organizational and project based support to the Senior Litigation Paralegals and attorneys from case inception through case closure. The successful candidate will have a minimum of two to three years’ experience. This role requires in office presence Monday through Friday and travel for trials as needed.

Responsibilities

• Creates and implements all elements of litigation case management systems, including file management (electronic and hard copy), case calendaring, discovery-related tasks and trial activities
• Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
• Assist Senior Paralegals and attorneys with document reviews (setup, coordination of hot doc binders, preparation of privilege logs, conduct searches as needed, etc.)
• Assist with preparation of state and federal court filings in coordination with Chicago Docketing team, including coordination of service copies, delivery of documents to Court, preparation of litigation backs and other specific document preparation as required by the specific Court or Judge
• Draft and review routine legal documents as requested by attorneys
• Conduct precedent and legal research under Senior Paralegals and attorney supervision
• Comfortable interacting with outside entities (e.g. courts, government agencies, expert witnesses, corporations, vendors and other law firms) to gather information or coordinate activities as needed in support of upcoming depositions, trials, arbitrations.
• Create and maintain effective working relationships with others to facilitate a positive work environment
• Impeccable writing and communication skills, excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
• Preform other duties assigned

Qualifications

• BA or BS degree and/or Paralegal Certification
• Strong attention to detail and accountability
• Ability to communicate with individuals of all levels within the firm in a courteous and professional manner
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work concurrently on a variety of matters and manage time and expectations
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work well under pressure and deadlines
• Proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, as well as knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Must be available for weekends, firm holidays, overtime and travel (for trials) as needed

ADA Requirements

• Ability to sit at a desk most of the working day and walk short distances
• Needs manual dexterity, speed and accuracy in handling office equipment
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately in an atmosphere of frequent interruption
• Ability to work in close proximity to other individuals
• Ability to carry light objects, e.g., files, small objects and supplies a short distance.

Employment Status

• Non-exempt

The salary for this role is $60,000-70,000 and represents the Firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications and location.

Willkie requires personnel in Chicago offices be vaccinated against COVID-19, and if eligible, have received one booster shot, in order to access the Firm’s Chicago offices, attend Firm events in Chicago or meet in person with other Firm personnel and/or clients in Chicago. This position will require physical presence in Willkie’s Chicago office on a weekly basis. Accordingly, any offer of employment is contingent, subject to reasonable accommodations, upon providing the Firm with necessary proof of vaccination. The Firm will keep all vaccination information, as well as any medical information, if applicable, confidential in accordance with applicable law.

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon actual or perceived: race, color, age, religious creed, citizenship, citizenship status and alienage, nationality, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity or creed, disability, genetic information or medical condition, pregnancy or maternity, paternity, marital or civil partnership status, caregiver status, gender (including gender identity, expression, nonconformity, gender reassignment or status as a transgender individual), sex, sexual orientation or preference, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let the hiring manager know.