Commercial Litigation Paralegal

Cozen O’Connor is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Paralegal. This position will be based out of Chicago. This Paralegal must be comfortable prioritizing and balancing a variety of tasks. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and is willing to work flexible hours and overtime as needed. The firm is offering a hybrid work schedule of 3 days in the office, 2 days remote for all paralegals.

• Assist attorneys in all stages of litigation
• Assist in preparing and filing (including e-filing) of legal documents in state and federal court
• Case file management (create, organize, track and maintain files; monitor calendars and meeting deadlines; document actions; input information into file database and case management software)
• Document management including, but not limited to, review of documents, proofreading, bate labeling, organization of documents and compiling information for discovery responses, pleadings, and motions
• Perform factual research and investigation
• Lead subpoena and third-party records retrieval efforts
• Draft correspondence and memoranda for attorneys as requested
• Familiarity with e-discovery, including the technical aspects of collecting, reviewing, and producing electronically stored information (state and federal court)
• Experience in Relativity, LiveNote, Case/Time Map, Summation, Adobe Acrobat, and Trial Director is a plus
• Trial preparation and attendance at trial (organizing evidence, preparing exhibits, scheduling witnesses, ensuring that witnesses are ready when needed)
• Prepare basic answers and objections to discovery, deposition abstracts, and other similar litigation tasks
• Skilled at entering time in billing systems such as Laurel AI so that entries are not deducted for vague time entry descriptions or time that is excessive

• A minimum of 3 years of paralegal experience
• An associate’s degree and/or paralegal certificate required
• Experience handling Commercial litigation as well as trial experience is preferred
• Experience with medical records and can prepare chronologies and record and specials summaries when records come in as a matter of course
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
• Strong interpersonal skills to build a rapport with team and clients
• Detail oriented, able to work independently, and possess excellent organizational and written/oral communication skills
• Track record of juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $105,000 and represents the Firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications and location.