Litigation Paralegal

Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary is a national law firm that provides full-service legal and business support to the transportation industry. The Firm has an opening for a full-time Litigation Paralegal in the Chicago office.

The Scopelitis team is experienced not only in accident defense litigation, but also in regulatory compliance, business structuring and transactions, insurance, labor and employment, taxation, mergers and acquisitions, workers' compensation, logistics, driver leasing, warehousing, private fleet operations, outsourcing, and customs. We also represent clients in a variety of other related industries, including insurance, alternative workforce strategies, construction and real estate development, manufacturing, retail goods, and professional services. With our principal office in Indianapolis and other offices located coast to coast, we are easily accessible to clients nationwide.

The Opportunity

The candidate will provide diverse paralegal services in state, federal, and agency litigation, have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, NetDocs, or other document management software, and possess excellent verbal and written communication and time management skills.

Education and Certification Requirements

• Formal legal training resulting, at a minimum, in a Certificate of Completion of Paralegal Course of Study from an accredited college or university, or a Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-accredited program and/or a Bachelor’s degree; and
• Two or more years of experience as a litigation paralegal or legal assistant.

Essential Job Duties

• Meeting with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects;
• Drafting correspondence, pleadings, discovery, and open record requests;
• Requesting, reviewing, and organizing medical and employment records;
• Cite checking of briefs utilizing Westlaw and Lexis research software;
• Performance of background checks and social media searches;
• Deposition and trial preparation with potential attendance at trials and hearings which may include travel;
• Daily timekeeping responsibilities in accordance with the billing guidelines of the firm and its clients; and
• Such other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, e-filing, and other related matters;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as a team member;
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines;
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced, ever-changing, and sometimes stressful environment; and
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and to exercise discretion and good judgment.

Success Factors

Personal characteristics that will contribute to success in this position include a strong work ethic, the ability to draft original correspondence, a high degree of attention to detail, the ability to work effectively in both team and independent environments, and the ability to multitask.

Firm Benefits

The Firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical/HSA, dental, vision, life, disability, family care leave, 401(k)/profit-sharing retirement package, and pet insurance.

Firm Culture

The Firm has a collaborative, team culture that fosters support among peers and collegiality between assistants, paralegals, attorneys, and managers. We have a welcoming, equitable workplace with an open-door policy. For decades, the Firm and its attorneys have been recognized on the most respected awards lists in the industry, including Best Law Firms, Best Lawyers, BTI Client Service Top 30, Chambers USA, Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyers, and Super Lawyers.

Please send resumes to [email protected]. Resumes with previous law firm experience will be considered first. Compensation for the Litigation Paralegal will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. An Equal Opportunity Employer.