Senior Litigation Paralegal

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💼 Paralegal

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LAW OFFICES OF MICHAEL P. MCCREADY, P.C.

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11 - 50 employees

⚖️ Legal

👥 B2C

Legal • B2C

LAW OFFICES OF MICHAEL P. MCCREADY, P. C. is a Chicago-based personal injury law firm founded in 1999 that represents individuals injured in a wide range of civil matters. The firm handles motor vehicle accidents (car, truck, motorcycle, bus), premises liability (slip and fall, dog bites), product liability, medical malpractice, workers’ compensation and wrongful death claims, and emphasizes catastrophic-injury and high-value settlements. McCready Law serves Chicago, Northwest Indiana, St. Louis and other Midwest locations through multiple offices, offers free consultations and works on a contingency-fee basis; the firm highlights long-standing community involvement and states it has recovered hundreds of millions for clients.

📋 Description

• Manage a high-volume caseload independently while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines • Assist attorneys in developing case strategy and proactively identifying next steps • Coordinate case calendars, deadlines, and litigation timelines • Draft, review, and file complex pleadings, motions, affidavits, and trial documents • Prepare and respond to discovery, including document review and production • Handle deposition preparation and draft detailed deposition summaries • Support trial preparation, including exhibit lists, witness preparation, trial binders, and logistics • Attend trial when needed to support attorneys and court proceedings • Maintain frequent communication with clients, experts, opposing counsel, and the court • Coordinate service of process, subpoenas, and filings across multiple jurisdictions • Work closely with medical providers and expert witnesses as needed • Provide guidance and support to Litigation Paralegals and Legal Assistants • Serve as a resource for process questions, workflows, and quality standards • Assist in training new team members and contribute to department best practices

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum five years of litigation experience, personal injury preferred • Demonstrated ability to manage complex cases from filing through trial • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and case management software • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Ability to work independently with sound judgment, effective prioritization, and consistent follow-through • High attention to detail, accuracy, and organization under time-sensitive deadlines • Positive, solutions-focused attitude and a commitment to teamwork and client care • Professionalism, empathy, and a steady communication style with clients and colleagues