Paralegal

Amundsen Davis is seeking a Litigation paralegal to support the team by preparing detailed pleadings, preparing discovery responses and motions in State and Federal courts, responding to discovery requests, calculating deadlines, preparing matters and exhibits for trial, simple research, reviewing documents; and interacting with clients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare, file and serve all pleadings and other court documents in litigation.
• Review pleadings and other documents filed by opposing counsel and other parties in litigation.
• Prepare and coordinate discovery requests and responses.
• Schedule depositions, mediations, expert witness testimony, etc.
• Keep managing attorney(s) informed of all developments and actions taken in a case.
• Manage and coordinate schedule and deadlines for all cases assigned to managing attorney(s).
• Maintain positive relations with clients through regular communication.
• Proofreading documents and letters.
• Create and maintain client files.
• Provide full administrative support including screening calls, greeting clients, calendaring, preparing routine and advanced correspondence, and filing.
• Maintain follow-up system.
• Handle confidential and time sensitive material.
• Maintain a professional appearance and a positive attitude.

Job Requirements

• High level of knowledge regarding key legal concepts
• Innovative problem resolution and analytical skills
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality
• Strong attention to detail
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organization, follow through and follow up, meet commitments and deadlines
• Excellent prioritization/time management
• Must be able to handle multiple projects, changing priorities, and a continually heavy

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: Bachelor or Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies or a Paralegal Certificate and a minimum of 2 years of litigation experience, preferred
• Computer Skills: Must have intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

About the Firm

Amundsen Davis is a full-service business law firm comprised of 230 attorneys headquartered in Chicago. As one of the fastest growing law firms in the Midwest, we understand the entrepreneurial thinking that drives business decisions for our clients. We use this insight to respond to the needs of clients creatively, expediently and pragmatically. The firm handles the transactional, labor and employment, and litigation needs of companies across the U.S. Our experience in both litigated and transactional matters makes us a unique partner for your business. The law firm has offices in the following locations: Chicago, Crystal Lake, St. Charles, and Rockford, IL; Columbus, OH; Milwaukee, Appleton, Brookfield, Green Bay, and Madison, WI; St. Louis, MO; and Indianapolis, IN.

For more information, visit us online at www.amundsendavislaw.com.

Amundsen Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support and encourage workforce diversity. We do not discriminate because of an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, citizenship, creed, marital status, veteran status, age, family care giving responsibilities, genetic profile or predisposition, pregnancy or disability with respect to hiring, promotion, firing, compensation, or other terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.

This position is not open to recruiters

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Appleton, WI: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $45,000 - $57,000