Litigation Paralegal

Description

Now Hiring: Litigation Paralegal | Hybrid | South Suburbs of Chicago, IL

A well-established law firm in the south suburban Chicago area is seeking a Litigation Paralegal with 5+ years of experience to join its team. This is a hybrid role best suited for someone who enjoys both litigation support and regular interaction with clients and municipal stakeholders.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $70,000–$100,000, depending on experience

• Bonus: Discretionary

• Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with profit sharing, PTO, and more

Key Responsibilities

• Support litigation matters from inception through post-trial

• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and related litigation documents

• Prepare medical record and billing summaries

• Conduct damages analysis

• Manage service of process, subpoenas, and deposition notices

• Draft Rule 26 disclosures

• Assist with arbitration and trial prep, including witness/exhibit lists and motions in limine

• Oversee discovery management

• Coordinate with expert witnesses and assist with expert retention

• Draft legal correspondence

• Conduct legal research

• E-file in state and federal court

• Manage deposition scheduling and attorney calendars

• Handle additional paralegal duties as needed

Requirements

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation experience

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent organization and multitasking abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Experience drafting litigation documents, legal research, and discovery management

• Knowledge of state and federal e-filing

• Experience working with expert witnesses

• Paralegal certification preferred, but not required

This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented paralegals who can work independently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of confidentiality.

For immediate consideration, apply today!

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