CONTRACT | Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Lawyers on Demand is urgently seeking a contract Litigation Paralegal to support an in-house client in north Chicago. This role offers a hybrid schedule of three days on site, Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday.

The client is seeking a candidate that can commit to 40 hours per week.

The Litigation and Commercial Paralegal is expected to have subject matter experience in litigation management, matter management software, and commercial contracts. The litigation piece is key here, the rest can be taught to a candidate that is eager to learn.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with litigation management, including initial case assessment, creating and maintaining case files, answering written discovery, and maintaining hearing schedules.
• Assist attorneys with managing the asbestos portfolio and liaising with insurers.
• Prepare reserve and accrual reports, issue legal hold orders, respond to subpoenas, and manage enterprise-wide service of process.
• Assist attorneys with quarterly reporting using matter management software. Familiarity with the SimpleLegal matter management tool is a plus, but not required.
• Draft and review a wide variety of commercial documents, reports and filings, including IT agreements, procurement/sourcing/supply agreements.
• Assist attorneys with the preparation, review and execution of various transaction documents in connection with the Company’s acquisitions, divestitures, real estate, financing and treasury matters.
• Assist attorneys with the due diligence process from time to time (e.g., preparation of due diligence checklists, gathering, reviewing and summarizing documents, etc.).
• File and/or coordinate the filing of UCC financing statements, order and review documents in connection with UCC searches.
• Perform legal research tasks on various commercial matters and assist with strategic projects as necessary.
• Experience with contract management, document repositories, and general legal operations is a plus.
• Utilize good written and verbal communication skills and exercise sound judgment and independent decision-making.

Position Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant paralegal experience.
• Must be resourceful and take responsibility to complete assignments with minimal supervision.
• Paralegal degree or certification is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, and demonstrated ability to learn IT applications and systems.
• Careful attention to detail, curiosity, consistent follow through, and good judgment.
• Ability to prioritize and manage workload effectively and independently while accountable for work product.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and solid analytical and organizational skills.
• Cooperativeness, flexibility, ability to collaborate and work across functions in a team environment.
• Candidate must be able to use time efficiently to meet multiple deadlines.
• Previous experience working in a corporate law department is preferred.

Lawyers on Demand/Consilio offers non-attorney flexible talent placement rates that range from $15 to $100 per hour depending upon experience level and specific skills requested by the client, the candidate’s general skill set, the applicability of candidate's skill set to client need, client budget, number of hours requested, and other factors. A specific rate of pay for a project will be discussed with you if it is determined that you are a potential fit for a role.

Company DescriptionLawyers on Demand, a Consilio company, is a global leader in legal staffing, eDiscovery, risk management, and legal consulting services. The company supports multinational law firms and corporations by providing identifying and sourcing talented individuals for staffing needs, using innovative software, combining deep legal and regulatory industry expertise and excellent client service.

Company Description

Lawyers on Demand, a Consilio company, is a global leader in legal staffing, eDiscovery, risk management, and legal consulting services. The company supports multinational law firms and corporations by providing identifying and sourcing talented individuals for staffing needs, using innovative software, combining deep legal and regulatory industry expertise and excellent client service.