Paralegal

Chicago, Illinois

Come to Work - Come to Win

About Our Firm

KNM is a national litigation firm with a focus on insurance defense and transportation defense litigation. Knight Nicastro MacKay is a formidable force in legal advocacy, with a dynamic team of 30+ attorneys specializing in 25+ areas of law. Operating from eight strategic offices nationwide, we tackle the toughest cases and are prepared to go to trial to win for our clients.

Position Overview

Knight Nicastro MacKay is seeking an experienced litigation paralegal for our expanding practice in our Chicago office. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, have strong analytical and organizational skills, the ability to prioritize work for multiple attorneys, and the ability to work well with team members. Experience with analyzing medical records a plus. Must have excellent communication skills and function well in a team setting.

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Responsibilities

Summarizes complex legal documents.
Organizes and indexes complex case files.
Performs wide variety of legal research and data compilation, with little or no supervision.
Organizes and analyzes documentary evidence including medical records, reports, depositions, discovery, investigative and other documents and summaries.
Drafts a wide variety of legal documents including interpretation and preparation of chronologies and summaries.
Prepares and handles tracking and disposition of subpoenas or other requests for information.
Conducts research on legal issues and investigation of witnesses and experts, including social media and internet research.
Prepares affidavits or documents and maintains document file.
Prepares for mediations and trials.
Communicates with clients, witnesses, experts.
Assists Attorney at trial.
Assists Attorney in preparation for depositions.

Requirements

3+ years’ experience with docketing, file organization, document management and production, preparing disclosure and discovery documents, preparing basic motions, preparing for depositions and trials, and trial assistance.
Experience with case management software and time/billing software is required.
Prior experience with litigation processes; comfortable with the deadline driven nature of a litigation practice.
Proficient in e-filing (state and federal level),
Experience handling subpoenas and responding to discovery.
Advanced computer skills including MS Word, Power Point, Outlook and Excel required.
Requires critical thinking skills, superior communication and organizational skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Paralegal certificate a plus
Organize: Exceptional organization skills, which include time management, attention to detail, and multi-tasking.
Prioritize: manage multiple projects and meet internal and external deadlines.
Flexibility: Willingness and ability to perform additional tasks as required.
Initiative: Ability to anticipate needs and manage changing priorities.
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to quickly learn new technologies.

Some travel is required for trials. Spanish speaking is a preferred qualification.

Interested candidates, please submit cover letter and resume.

Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Opportunities for professional development
Medical & dental (employer paid), vision, HSA FSA (medical & dependent care)
401K retirement plan with 4% matching
Medical & dental (employer paid), vision, HSA FSA (medical & dependent care)
Paid parking or transit pass
Cell phone stipend
Paid holidays
PTO

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these factors.