Join Our Team at Meyers & Flowers.
Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Meyers & Flowers, a nationally recognized firm, is looking for a Litigation Paralegal or Legal Assistant to join our personal injury team. At Meyers & Flowers, our clients are our top priority, and we are committed to making a meaningful difference in the fight for justice.
An ideal candidate is a self- motivated person that is confident working independently as well as in a team environment and able to provide administrative support to trial attorneys. This Full time position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to anticipate litigation needs of a case in all stages of litigation.
As our Litigation Paralegal, you will be responsible for state and federal filings, docketing deadlines, preparing discovery, drafting correspondence, scheduling depositions, and client communications. Our team is looking for our newest addition to have a positive attitude and understand that the term paralegal also means the ability to perform under pressure while still knowing how to laugh when the day does not go as planned.
If you are enthusiastic, a team player, able to multi-task in a challenging environment, and are ready to hit the ground running to relentlessly pursue justice for your community, this is your opportunity.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Litigation Paralegal at Meyers & Flowers, you will:
- E-file in state and federal courts.
- Review, organize, and summarize reports and other case materials.
- Prepare summons and complaints, answers to interrogatories, factsheets, exhibit lists, subpoenas and supporting materials for filing with the court.
- Assist in deposition preparation, pre-trial investigations, and trial preparation.
- Request necessary documents from clients to determine status of files.
- Manage high volume of client calls, local counsel communications, and follow-ups to meet strict deadlines across multiple cases in different jurisdictions.
- Work with attorneys and support staff to guide clients through their case and provide an exceptional level of customer service.
- Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and maintain itineraries.
What We're Looking For:
We're seeking candidates who:
- Have 2+ years of litigation and trial experience, preferably in plaintiff's personal injury law firm. Experience supporting mass torts is highly desired.
- Are proficient in e-filing in state and federal courts.
- Have a bachelor's degree or have completed an ABA-approved paralegal certificate program (preferred but not required).
- Are proficient in computer skills with the ability to adapt to a variety of systems, including Needles, Tabs, Microsoft Office, Westlaw, DocuSign, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Can learn quickly and be a problem solver who takes the initiative to accomplish tasks with minimal supervision.
- Possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Excel in time management, critical thinking, and maintaining a high degree of organization.
- Able to maintain a high degree of discretion dealing with confidential information.
What We Offer:
Competitive Pay: Range of $28 to $36 per hour, with opportunities for annual performance-based increases and bonuses Higher hourly rates may be considered based on the candidate's expertise and background.
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.Employer-sponsored HMO policy for employees, with optional PPO upgrades available.
- Company-paid life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with profit-sharing
- Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
Additional Perks:
- Monthly birthday lunches
- Team outings and holiday events
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
Schedule:
Our office hours are 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with a dedicated lunch hour. This is a Full time position, expected to work 40 hours per week, exclusively from our St. Charles office.
About Meyers& Flowers:
Meyers & Flowers is a St. Charles law firm operating from a simple basic philosophy: put the client first. With that as a guiding principle, Meyers & Flowers has grown from a small but dedicated group of trial attorneys into a top national law firm, with a practice dedicated to obtaining full and just compensation for clients across the United States.
The Meyers & Flowers team of experienced and creative trial attorneys serve clients both locally in Chicagoland and nationally specializing in mass tort and class action litigation. Meyers & Flowers represents clients in a full spectrum of cases involving catastrophic personal injuries, medical malpractice, sexual abuse, auto accidents, product liability, and wrongful death, as well as having taken the lead nationally in representing clients who are victims of defective medical products.