Description
Description
The Law department has an open position for an Associate Paralegal/ Paralegal/ Sr Paralegal in its Chicago, IL field office supporting the Chicago Personal Injury Litigation team. Located in downtown Chicago (in the central Loop) the Chicago office has a team of attorneys and paralegals who defend and try personal injury lawsuits filed in the states of Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska. The paralegal position will be filled as either an Associate Paralegal, Paralegal or Sr Paralegal dependent on the successful candidate's experience level.
This paralegal position supports the Personal Injury Litigation team with a focus on FELA and third-party lawsuits, working closely with in-house and outside counsel. The paralegal is responsible for a heavy litigation caseload and is responsible for the initial drafts of pleadings and discovery, identifying and gathering documents in response to discovery, preparing legal documents and correspondence, preparing and serving subpoenas, assisting in interviewing witnesses, summarizing records, maintaining electronic files and calendaring litigation deadlines, witness interviews and depositions among others. This position is assigned to the Personal Injury Litigation Team within Union Pacific's Law Department.
Accountabilities
- Proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues
- Perform legal and non-legal research, respond to discovery and formulation of legal strategies
- Excellent attention to detail
- Desire and ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Perform research pertaining to a range of legal and factual issues
- Assist in pre-trial and trial preparation. Assist attorneys during trial as required
- Perform legal and non-legal research to assist attorneys in establishing UPRR's position and formulation of strategy
- Assist in-house and retained counsel in all aspects of litigation management from inception to conclusion, including matter intake, internal and external communication, pleading preparation and review, discovery management, settlement and other case management obligations
Qualifications - Required
- A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Proficient Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Knowledge of applicable legal areas
- Proficient computer skills and experience with legal support technology
Qualifications - Preferred
- 2 or more years experience as a paralegal
- Experience with AI tools such as Co-Pilot or Co-Counsel
What we offer:
A strengths-based, engagement-focused, and performance-oriented culture
A flexible, casual and hybrid work environment that allows you to work on-site and from home. (as the job allows)
Ongoing learning, development, and Educational Assistance (including little to no out-of-pocket cost for online and in-person courses at the University of Nebraska at Omaha)
401(k) with 100% match up to 6%, plus additional automatic 3% (contribute 6% and UP will contribute 9% [6% + 3%])
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 20% match up to 5% (contribute 5% and UP will contribute 1%)
Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid disability, life, and AD&D insurance
Health Savings Account (with company contribution) Dependent Care Savings Account and Transportation Spending Account
On-site cafeteria (with employee discount), fitness center (free to employees), federal credit union, all in Union Pacific Center headquarters building in Omaha, Nebraska
Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
Adoption/Surrogacy Assistance, paid Maternity and Parental Leave along with nearby state-of-the-art child development center
Competitive compensation including eligibility for annual merit, bonus, and equity programs dependent on job level and personal and company performance
Requirements
Proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues
Perform legal and non-legal research, respond to discovery and formulation of legal strategies
Excellent attention to detail
Desire and ability to work in a fast paced environment
Perform research pertaining to a range of legal and factual issues
Assist in pre-trial and trial preparation. Assist attorneys during trial as required
Perform legal and non-legal research to assist attorneys in establishing UPRR's position and formulation of strategy
Assist in-house and retained counsel in all aspects of litigation management from inception to conclusion, including matter intake, internal and external communication, pleading preparation and review, discovery management, settlement and other case management obligations
