Litigation Paralegal

Location: Chicago, IL
Position: Litigation paralegal
Position: Permanent
Salary: $90,000-
$150,000
Job Description

A growing law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its legal team. This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned litigation professional with a minimum of 7–10 years of experience who enjoys supporting complex matters and working closely with attorneys from case development through trial and arbitration. The salary range for this position is $90,000–$150,000. The Litigation Paralegal will be responsible for a variety of case-related functions, including discovery, legal documentation, court filings, research, trial preparation, and coordination with clients, witnesses, experts, opposing counsel, courts, and vendors. The ideal candidate will have substantial litigation experience, strong knowledge of federal and state court procedures, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a demanding environment. This position requires flexibility to work additional hours and travel as needed. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including but not limited to medical coverage, a 401(k), paid time off, and a generous hybrid schedule.

Key Responsibilities of the Litigation Paralegal:

  • Provide support throughout the various stages of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, depositions, hearings, trial preparation, and arbitration.
  • Manage case documents and discovery materials, including organizing files, coordinating document collection and production, maintaining databases, and assisting with e-discovery processes.
  • Prepare and organize pleadings, exhibits, deposition materials, affidavits, privilege logs, correspondence, trial materials, and other documents for attorney review.
  • Assist attorneys and witnesses with preparation for depositions, hearings, and trials, including coordinating exhibits, case materials, and other trial-related needs.
  • Conduct factual and legal research, review and summarize deposition testimony, and compile information for attorneys.
  • Handle electronic filings and related deadlines in federal and state courts, including use of CM/ECF and PACER, while following jurisdiction-specific filing and service requirements.
  • Coordinate with attorneys, clients, courts, witnesses, experts, opposing counsel, co-counsel, vendors, and other outside contacts to keep matters organized and on schedule.
  • Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive case information.
  • Take ownership of additional projects and responsibilities as needed to support the litigation team.
Job Requirements

Qualifications of the Litigation Paralegal:

  • Minimum of 5 years of substantial litigation paralegal experience required; ideally seeking candidates with 7–10+ years of experience.
  • Experience supporting litigation matters through multiple stages, including discovery and trial, with experience preparing for and supporting arbitration matters.
  • Paralegal certification from an ABA-approved program is preferred.
  • Knowledge of federal court procedures and electronic filing, including CM/ECF and PACER, with the ability to work across filing requirements in multiple jurisdictions.
  • Proficiency with legal technology is preferred, including document management, e-discovery, trial support, and electronic filing systems. Relevant platforms may include Opus 2, TextMap, CaseMap, iManage or a comparable document management system, Everlaw, Relativity, Trial Director, Microsoft Office, OneLegal, File & ServeXpress, and Odyssey.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to handle document preparation, proofreading, research, and multiple deadlines.
  • Self-directed and dependable with sound judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with attorneys, clients, legal support staff, courts, vendors, experts, and other outside contacts.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in a fast-paced litigation environment.
  • Willingness to work additional hours and travel as needed for trials and other case-related matters.

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