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Description We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, you will support a dynamic Birth Injury Practice Group by managing cases from intake through litigation. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment while contributing to impactful legal work.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all incoming and outgoing correspondence for assigned cases, ensuring timely and accurate communication.

• Maintain and update case calendars to track important deadlines and court dates.

• Process authorizations to obtain medical and collateral source records.

• Conduct legal research using tools such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other platforms.

• File court documents through various state and federal e-filing systems.

• Proofread and cite-check legal documents to ensure compliance with court rules and proper formatting.

• Organize and manage client documents, including preparing document productions and assembling exhibits.

• Prepare materials for depositions, including retaining court reporters and summarizing transcripts.

• Draft legal documents such as summons, complaints, interrogatory answers, subpoenas, and trial exhibits.

• Attend case strategy meetings and contribute to litigation planning. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree preferred, with at least two years of experience in Birth Injury or Medical Malpractice litigation.

• Strong understanding of the litigation process, including plaintiff-side experience.

• Proficiency in legal research tools, including Westlaw and LexisNexis, as well as Office applications like Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Experience with case and document management systems such as Needles or FileSite.

• Ability to read and interpret medical records.

• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Familiarity with local, state, and federal court rules and e-filing systems.

• Flexibility to work overtime and travel as needed.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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