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Primary Purpose Of PositionProvides litigation support under attorney supervision in the following areas: Electronic and other discovery; legal holds; case/ docket research; records subpoenas; court filings; file management; trial, hearing and brief preparation; and other areas as the need arises.Works with business clients, legal practice groups and legal operations team as appropriate to carry out job duties.
Primary Duties And AccountabilitiesUnder attorney supervision, utilize applicable software systems to preserve, collect, review, and produce documents and other data related to legal proceedings.
30%
Under attorney supervision, draft, cite check, proofread, and/or format routine administrative litigation pleadings, pre-filed written testimony, discovery requests, and discovery responses
30%
Provide general support as needed in connection with pre-litigation and litigation matters
25%
Provide support for trial, hearing, and brief preparation
5%
Assist with Legal Department compliance obligations
5%
Special projects for litigation group, non-litigation practice groups or legal operations team
5%
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 4 years experience preferred; Paralegal or associate degree and minimum of 6 years experience required; 8 years of technical eDiscovery experience can substitute for degree
• Experience drafting cite checking, and/or formatting routine litigation pleadings, discovery requests, and discovery responses
• Experience managing electronic discovery processes and systems using document collection and production tools
• Excellent research skills, including experience with Lexis, Pacer, and electronic court dockets
• Familiarity with filing requirements and procedures in Illinois state and federal courts
• Strong file management and organizational skills
• Experience providing support in connection with trial, hearing, and brief preparation
• Ability to multi-task and effectively manage workload demands.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively independently or as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with legal hold processes and systems
• Familiarity and experience with administrative proceedings at the Illinois Commerce Commission or otherwise
• Familiarity and experience with fields of law governed by regulatory or statutory frameworks
• Familiarity with Illinois appellate filings and delete the first one about legal holds

Primary LocationUS-IL-CHICAGO
Work LocationsChase Building Chicago
JobLegal & Claims
OrganizationComEd
ScheduleFull-time
Employee StatusRegular
Job PostingJun 18, 2024, 11:26:25 AM
Unposting DateJul 3, 2024, 12:59:00 AM