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Litigation Associate Attorney Jobs in Chicago, IL at Cruser Mitchell Novitz Sanchez Gaston & Zimet, LLP

Do you love digging into research and helping people? We’re hiring a paralegal to assist our legal team in preparing legal documents, filing motions, coordinating law office activity, and conducting legal research. Applicants should be experienced, highly-organized professionals with great attention to detail. If this sounds like a job you’ll love, apply below.Compensation:

$70,000 – $100,000 yearly

Responsibilities:
Assist lawyers in preparing legal documentation, pleadings, and correspondence including correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits
Arrange law office activity such as drafting subpoenas and coordinating with process servers
Help lawyers prepare for trial by preparing and organizing exhibits, assisting with client meetings, filing motions, conducting research on legal articles, and organizing and coordinating witnesses
Gather information about legal issues from the client in interviews
Take care of administrative tasks such as answering phones and maintaining an organized filing system for all legal documents

If these statements describe you, we may be the perfect fit:

You’re a natural team player and thrive in a collaborative environment.
You see organization opportunities where others see chaos.
You know when it’s okay to leave a message, but also when to persist until you reach the right person.
You smile when answering the phone because you know professionalism and warmth matter.
You have impeccable attention to detail—scheduling, organizing, and prioritizing tasks comes naturally to you.
You’re highly proficient with calendars, email, spreadsheets, and case management software.
Your middle name is “No Drama”—you stay focused and professional, even under pressure.
You’re a multitasking pro, effortlessly switching gears between tasks.
You don’t mind scanning, copying, and handling administrative tasks—you know that the little details make a big difference.
Qualifications:
3+ years of legal service experience under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
Candidates should possess high-level organizational skills, and time-management skills
Must have completed an ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree desired
Candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have advanced paralegal education will receive preference
Must have strong interpersonal skills and talent for writing and grammar
About Company

Why Join Us?

At Katie L. Lewis, P.C. Family Law, we are committed to helping clients navigate family law matters with compassion, strategy, and excellence. We are growing fast and investing in building an A-Team of professionals who care about making a difference.

Positive & Supportive Work Culture – We value collaboration, respect, and teamwork.
Professional Growth – We invest in our team’s continued education and skill development.
Client Impact – Our work changes lives, and we take pride in doing it well.

If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your legal career with us!

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Title: Litigation Associate Attorney

Company: Cruser Mitchell Novitz Sanchez Gaston & Zimet, LLP

Location: Chicago, IL

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