Litigation Paralegal

Civil Defense Litigation Paralegal

Chicago, IL | Hybrid | $90,000-$120,000kBase

We are partnering with a well-established Chicago law firm seeking an experienced Civil Defense Litigation Paralegal to join its growing team. This is a great opportunity for a litigation paralegal who enjoys substantive case involvement and is looking for a long-term opportunity with a collaborative firm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support attorneys throughout all stages of civil defense litigation, from initial case evaluation through trial
• Manage case files, deadlines, calendars, and litigation-related documentation
• Assist with discovery, including drafting and coordinating responses, document production, and subpoenas
• Review, organize, and summarize medical records, deposition transcripts, discovery materials, and other case documents
• Prepare pleadings, motions, exhibits, correspondence, and trial materials
• Coordinate depositions, expert witnesses, court filings, and other case-related logistics
• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit organization, witness materials, and trial binders
• Maintain regular communication with attorneys, clients, experts, vendors, and other parties

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience preferred
• Civil defense experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of the litigation lifecycle and court procedures
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple active matters and deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced legal environment
• Paralegal certificate or degree preferred

Additional Information:

Personal Time Off (PTO) is offered on an accrual basis up to 184 hours a year, 13 Paid Holidays, and up to 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave. PTO and holiday hours are prorated based on hire date within the calendar year.

Paid Sick Leave

Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan

Annual discretionary bonus based on individual performance

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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