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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