Plona Partners

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Position: Paralegal / Senior Paralegal (4) Opportunities with AmLaw200 firms Salary: $80,000 - $130,000 with OT and Bonus Location: Chicago (HYBRID) Practice Areas: • Bankruptcy • Corporate • Environmental • Litigation • Real Estate • Tax, Trusts & Estates Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 1. Case & Matter Management • Organize and maintain case files, both physical and electronic. • Manage case calendars, deadlines, and docketing. • Coordinate filings and ensure compliance with court rules and firm policies. • Prepare closing binders, deal books, or litigation notebooks. 2. Legal Research & Writing • Conduct factual and legal research using databases (Lexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg). • Draft summaries of cases, statutes, or regulations. • Prepare initial drafts of pleadings, discovery requests/responses, and correspondence. • Assist in preparing case chronologies and issue outlines. 3. Document Management • Organize, review, and index large volumes of documents in discovery or due diligence. • Manage e-discovery platforms and coordinate with vendors. • Cite-check and proofread briefs, contracts, and memoranda. • Prepare exhibits for depositions, hearings, or trials. 4. Client & Attorney Support • Act as liaison between attorneys, clients, courts, and third parties. • Support client meetings and conference calls (prepare agendas, notes, follow-ups). • Assist in preparing engagement letters and billing records. • Track and enter billable hours in accordance with firm policy. 5. Transactional Support (Corporate/Finance/Real Estate) • Draft and review corporate formation documents, board consents, resolutions. • Manage due diligence checklists and data rooms. • Prepare signature pages, coordinate closings, and file with regulators (SEC, state agencies). • Review and summarize contracts, leases, and loan agreements. 6. Litigation Support • Draft and file pleadings, motions, subpoenas, and discovery documents. • Organize deposition transcripts and exhibits. • Coordinate witness prep, trial logistics, and trial binders. • File documents electronically with state/federal courts (CM/ECF, NYSCEF, etc.).