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Litigation Paralegal

$70k - $100k

Robert Half

Job Description

Job 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

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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