at Cornerstone Research in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Litigation Support Specialist
Job Locations
US-IL-Chicago
ID
2024-3462
Category
Information Resources
Overview
LITIGATION SUPPORT SPECIALIST (HYBRID - ALL US OFFICES, WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY)
If you are an experienced paralegal or litigation support specialist looking for an opportunity to showcase your advanced skills, then we would like to meet with you!
The Litigation Support Specialist's primary responsibility is to complete billable project work as assigned, including anticipating project needs, managing workload, and producing the highest quality work in a timely manner. The Litigation Support Specialist synthesizes materials generated by team members to produce an error-free, client-ready work product.
At Cornerstone Research, you will be part of a thriving, 900-strong team that spans nine offices, comprises more than 55 nationalities, and leads the industry in its commitment to develop team members across all levels. Inc. Magazine has recognized Cornerstone Research three times as a Best Workplace for its outstanding employee engagement, collaborative culture, and professional growth opportunities.You'll Love It Here If You
Embrace learning and continuous improvement
Set and strive for a high bar of excellence
Believe that teamwork leads to success: ask us what it means to be #onefirmfirm!
Take pride in always doing your best work, even if it's harder or takes longer
Are passionate about what you do
How You'll Help Our Team Succeed
Provide billable casework support in a cross-office network to effectively complete all assigned projects in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
Assists with fact checking by confirming all sources are quoted accurately within report/corresponding documents.
Perform typing and/or data entry tasks in the process of facilitating analyses or creating work product.
Assist in redacting information and/or metadata from files.
Create, organize, and assemble electronic or hard copy back-up binders.
Type, assemble, organize, and format the team's "final" work product (usually an affidavit/declaration, report, or presentation) according to the firm's quality and visual standards.
Proof all written material for spelling, grammar, structure, and consistency.
Provide Expert support as it relates to casework.What You'll Need to Be Successful
2+years of directly related experience in a professional services or law firm.
Availability to work Wednesday - Sunday.
The desire to take initiative and actively contribute to the team and the firm.
The ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
Strong business acumen and the ability to learn the firm's financial and operational functions.
The mindset to provide superior service.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office is required (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Exemplary attention to detail, highly organized, flexible, and able to work effectively under pressure.
Ability to anticipate, monitor, and meet the needs of internal and external clients.
Experience working on various types of projects from initiation to closure.
Ability to utilize resources effectively, prioritize, multi-task, and proactively move work forward in a timely manner.
Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address non-routine or complex problems.
Superior teamwork skills, with the ability to delegate tasks or accept additional work as needed.
Effective time-management and organization skills, plus an understanding of the methods, processes, and requirements of litigation practice.
Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience is required.Who We Are
Cornerstone Research provides economic and financial analysis and expert testimony in all phases of commercial litigation and regulatory proceedings.
We work with a broad network of testifying experts, including leaders from academia and industry, who are recognized for their depth of knowledge, accomplishments, and research. Our staff consultants contribute expertise in economics, finance, accounting, and marketing, as well as business acumen, familiarity with the litigation process, and a commitment to produce outstanding results.
The firm's uniquely collegial and supportive atmosphere makes Cornerstone Research a great place to work. We invest in our people in a host... For full info follow application link.
Cornerstone Research provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to legally protected categories, such as age, sex, gender, gender identity, race, color, creed/religious belief, medical condition, predisposing genetic characteristics or genetic information or testing, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, military status, veteran status, arrest or conviction record (except where permitted by law), sexual orientation, ethnic background, citizen status, ancestry, national origin, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law.
