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Entry Level Paralegal
General Purpose
The ideal candidate will exhibit high standards, excellent communication skills, and have an ability to take initiative, and prioritize daily tasks. A strong ability to take charge and meet tight deadlines will ensure cases move through the legal process.
Entry Level Paralegal Job Responsibilities:
- Summarizing cases and preparing reports for attorneys
- Summarizing medical records and/or deposition transcripts
- Drafting legal documents such as pleadings, motions, notices, discovery
- Conducting research, investigating facts and developing legal arguments
- Preparing and filing documents with courts (state and federal)
- Organizing and archiving the documents related to completed and ongoing cases
- Keeping track of individual cases and moving through case timeline
Work Hours & Location/Agency Contact
Type: Full Time
Work Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm
Location: Chicago, Illinois (Lincoln Park) and potential remote opportunities
Administrative Assistant Skills and Qualifications:
· Multitask
· Administrative Writing Skills
· Microsoft Office Skills
· Managing Processes
· Organization
· Analyzing Information
· Professionalism
· Problem Solving
· Supply Management
· Inventory Control
· Verbal Communication
Education and Experience Requirements
· High school diploma or equivalent education required
· Seeking or completion of paralegal certificate or equivalent degree (ABA accredited) preferred
· Knowledge of appropriate software including: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat
Please email resume and cover letter to careers@adaptivelegalservices.com