Litigation Paralegal

Thompson Hine LLP, an AmLaw 200 firm, is regularly recognized for our commitment to Innovation, Inclusion, and collaboration while providing exceptional client service is seeking a detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal to join our Chicago office.

The Litigation Paralegal will be supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates strong analytical and communication skills, and brings a proactive approach to case management, discovery, and trial preparation. In addition, this candidate will be working under the supervision of our Litigation Partners and/or Associates, position responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Assembling, filing and serving summons, complaints, answering discovery documents and other pleadings.
• Assembly and service of deposition notices and subpoenas.
• Drafting standard notices of motions and stipulations.
• Assembling and organizing deposition exhibits and summarizing deposition transcripts.
• Attending and monitoring document productions.
• Preparing privilege logs.
• Reviewing responses to interrogatories, requests for production of documents and requests for admission.
• Performing non-legal research and cite checking (including auto cite).
• Conducting factual investigation regarding products, companies, or individuals from various governmental agencies, resource facilities, etc. and verifying information.
• Working with outside vendors, investigators, consultants, etc. including court reporters and/or videotape technicians.
• Assisting in preparing pretrial statements, settlement conference memoranda, and trial subpoenas.
• Organizing and preparing trial exhibits including demonstrative exhibits; and
• Coordinating equipment and supply requirements needed at trial.

Required Qualifications:

Compensation is determined upon the market in which the position is located, the responsibilities of the position, the experience and skills of the applicant, and other job-related factors. The starting salary range for this position is $80,000 to $100,000.

Thompson Hine LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer that offers competitive wages, and a robust benefits package. Benefit offerings include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as Paid Time Off (PTO).

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