Overview
Paralegal/Case Manager Jobs in East Alton, IL at Confidential
Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Paralegal/Case Manager to join our legal team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support a diverse range of legal practices, including estate planning, environmental law, family law, civil litigation, and more. The ideal candidate will be passionate about legal support, possess excellent organizational skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You will play a vital role in managing case files, conducting legal research, drafting documents, and ensuring smooth case progression from start to finish. This paid position provides valuable experience in multiple areas of law while contributing to impactful legal work.
Duties
- Assist attorneys with case management across various legal disciplines such as estate planning, environmental law, and civil litigation.
- Conduct comprehensive legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other legal research tools to support case strategies.
- Draft and review legal documents including pleadings, discovery requests, affidavits, and correspondence with precision and attention to detail.
- Manage electronic and physical case files using document management systems like iManage and PCLaw; ensure all records are organized and up-to-date.
- Interview clients, witnesses, and other stakeholders to gather pertinent information for case development.
- Support procedural law compliance by preparing filings for courts and agencies accurately and timely.
- Handle confidential information with integrity while maintaining strict adherence to privacy standards.
- Coordinate with attorneys on project management tasks related to complex cases involving multiple legal areas such as securities law or tribal regulations.
- Provide executive administrative support including scheduling appointments, managing calendars, and preparing reports as needed.
- Review documents for accuracy through proofreading and legal writing to ensure clarity and professionalism.
Skills
- Proven experience as a paralegal or legal assistant supporting multiple practice areas including estate planning, family law, personal injury law, or civil litigation.
- Strong knowledge of procedural law and familiarity with litigation processes from document review to court filings.
- Proficiency in legal research platforms such as Westlaw and LexisNexis; ability to synthesize findings effectively.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
- Skilled in document management systems like iManage and PCLaw; adept at data entry, filing, and maintaining comprehensive case records.
- Exceptional written communication skills for drafting legal documents and correspondence; keen proofreading abilities.
- Effective client communication skills combined with professional phone etiquette for interviews and consultations.
- Experience handling confidential information responsibly within a fast-paced legal environment.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) for daily administrative tasks; experience with Word processing is essential.
- Strong research capabilities combined with an understanding of various practice areas such as UCC law, patent law, workers’ compensation law, or tribal regulations is preferred but not required.
Join us in making a meaningful difference through dedicated legal support! This position offers the chance to grow your expertise across diverse legal fields while working alongside experienced professionals committed to excellence in service delivery.
Pay: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Title: Paralegal/Case Manager
Company: Confidential
Location: East Alton, IL
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