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Family Law Litigation Paralegal An established law firm is seeking a Family Law Litigation Paralegal to join their Chicago office. This is a full-time position supporting attorneys across all aspects of family law litigation, including discovery, financial analysis, case management, and trial preparation. The hours for this position are 8:45 AM-5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The position offers a hybrid schedule once training is completed, which is estimated at six months. The salary range for this position is 70k- 95k, depending on experience. The ideal candidate has 2-4 years of litigation paralegal experience and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with daily deadlines. Family law experience and familiarity with Family Law Software are a plus, and a paralegal certification is preferred but not required.
Job Duties:
Prepare Financial Affidavits, balance sheets, and other financial documentation
Issue and respond to discovery requests and 201(k) letters
Draft subpoenas with riders and follow through to ensure compliance
Review, index, analyze, and summarize financial and discovery records for attorney review
Assist with financial analysis, including dissipation and tracing
Manage large document productions and assist clients with discovery and financial disclosures
Prepare paper and electronic exhibits and exhibit lists for hearings, depositions, trials, and mediations
Maintain calendars and track discovery-related deadlines
Communicate regularly with clients, attorneys, experts, and outside resources by phone, in person, and in writing
Qualifications 2-4 years of litigation paralegal experience
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Experience with document management systems, database management, Kofax, and Adobe Acrobat
Familiarity with PACER, Westlaw, and Centerbase
Familiarity with Family Law Software is a plus
Paralegal certification preferred, but relevant experience will also be considered
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply. California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Company Profile:
Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement. Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.
Benefits:
Information Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.
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