Belleville, Illinois, law firm has an immediate opening for a Litigation Paralegal with 3-5 years of experience, preferably in a defense firm. No remote work. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm. No billable hour requirement. Paralegal Certificate is a plus but not required.
Compensation: $48K to $55K/year plus standard benefits, out of pocket for employee is very minimal. Starts 1 month after hire on the first of the month. 401K. 5 sick days, depending on hire date it can be prorated. Will receive two weeks of paid vacation after one year of employment.
Duties include:
Requesting and summarizing medical records
Summarizing depositions
Trial preparation
Calendaring
Discovery
E-filing
A to Z case management
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.
