Job Description
** Johnson Service Group (JSG) is a nationally recognized professional staffing and recruiting firm that is looking for an experienced Paralegal to fill a 5-month assignment in the Naperville, IL area.
Paralegal
Naperville, IL
Requirements:
Please send me your resume to lmccarron@jsginc.com
Rates: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Overview:
A Paralegal with 10 to 15 years of experience is an experienced and highly skilled legal professional who plays a crucial role in supporting attorneys and legal teams. This role involves advanced responsibilities and a deep understanding of legal procedures and practices, making them an asset in various legal settings.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in legal studies or a related field
Paralegal certification preferred
Experience:
� 10 to 15 years of experience as a paralegal in a law firm, corporate legal department, or government agency.
Skills:
� Proficiency in advanced legal research methods and resources, including Westlaw, LexisNexis, or similar databases
� Exceptional writing and proofreading skills, with a strong ability to draft and edit complex legal documents accurately
� Mastery of legal software and case management systems
� Proficiency in advanced e-discovery tools is a plus
� Extensive knowledge of court rules and procedures for various jurisdictions
� Outstanding organizational and multitasking abilities, with meticulous attention to detail
� Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional demeanor for interactions with clients and legal professionals
� Proven ability to manage multiple complex cases simultaneously and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
� Strong commitment to maintaining the highest ethical standards and upholding client confidentiality
Job responsibilities:
� Legal Research
� Document Preparation
� Client Interaction: Act as a primary point of contact for clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel,
� Court Filings: Prepare and file legal documents with courts, government agencies, and relevant entities, including e-filings. Maintain a calendar of filing deadlines and monitor case dockets.
� Legal Software
� This position may require some bending, lifting, climbing, prolonged sitting, prolonged walking, walking on gravel or crawling when necessary.
JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more. Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #D650