Litigation Paralegal

We are looking for a skilled Paralegal to support a busy litigation practice in Chicago, Illinois. This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving legal environment and enjoys contributing to matters involving personal injury, civil rights, medical malpractice, nursing home, and other complex litigation. The role calls for strong organization, sound judgment, and a client-focused approach while partnering closely with attorneys through all phases of case development and trial preparation.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare, revise, and organize pleadings, motions, discovery materials, subpoenas, and legal correspondence for attorney review and court submission.
• Manage electronic filing activities with state and federal courts, ensuring all submissions meet procedural requirements and critical deadlines.
• Conduct legal and factual research, then distill findings from statutes, regulations, and case law into clear summaries for the legal team.
• Support hearings, depositions, and trial proceedings by assembling exhibits, coordinating materials, and assisting attorneys with preparation.
• Maintain attorney schedules by arranging court dates, client meetings, depositions, and other litigation-related events while monitoring key deadlines.
• Oversee case files in both digital and physical formats, keeping records complete, accessible, and organized throughout the life of each matter.
• Draft and respond to discovery documents, track outstanding requests, and follow up to keep case activity moving forward.
• Communicate with clients, experts, court personnel, and outside parties to coordinate information, records, and next steps on active cases.
• Assist with medical and fact-intensive matters by reviewing records, organizing timelines, and helping track liability, causation, and damages issues.

• At least 1–2 years of experience in a litigation paralegal or legal assistant role within a law firm setting.

• Minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience working with the Chicago-area court system and related filing procedures.

• Familiarity with litigation practice, including discovery, trial preparation, document management, and case coordination.

• Working knowledge of Illinois state and federal court rules, legal terminology, and electronic filing processes.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook for calendar management, scheduling, and deadline tracking.

• Experience using legal research platforms and case management software to support active litigation matters.

• Background in personal injury, civil rights, medical malpractice, nursing home, sex abuse, mass tort, toxic tort, or similar litigation is preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies or completion of a paralegal certificate program is preferred.

Compensation: $70,000 - $80,000 depending on experience + bonus

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k) Employer Price Match

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