Asbestos Litigation Paralegal

• Draft and prepare litigation documents including complaints, motions, discovery requests and responses, document productions, subpoenas, deposition notices, privilege logs, demand letters, and FOIA requests
• Assist with all aspects of discovery, including document review, organization, and production
• Coordinate and assist with deposition preparation, including scheduling, exhibit preparation, and affidavits
• Maintain regular correspondence with clients, vendors, witnesses, and opposing counsel
• Coordinate with trial vendors and courts and assist with case logistics
• Manage and maintain electronic case files and litigation databases
• Request, review, and organize medical, billing, and employment records
• Electronically file documents in Illinois state and federal courts, ensuring compliance with applicable rules and procedures
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation by organizing exhibits, evidence, and trial binders
• attend trial as needed
• Perform administrative litigation support tasks including calendaring deadlines, drafting correspondence, and organizing case files
• Participate in bi-weekly case meetings with litigation attorneys to discuss case status, deadlines, and upcoming tasks
• Attend weekly asbestos litigation motion calls
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree, ABA paralegal certification, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Minimum of 1-2 years of litigation paralegal experience
• asbestos litigation experience strongly preferred
• Prior experience in personal injury litigation required
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Odyssey e-filing and/or File & Serve Illinois
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Comfortable using and learning legal technology platforms and litigation databases
• Strong knowledge of litigation processes, court rules, and procedures
• Familiarity with court websites, docket searching, and document retrieval systems
• Excellent organizational, editing, and proofreading skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, prioritize tasks, and work effectively under pressure
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional demeanor
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team

Experience with Salesforce preferred but not required