Senior Litigation Paralegal (Chicago)

Senior Litigation Paralegal | Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Verital is partnering with a nationally recognized law firm to hire a Senior Litigation Paralegal for its Chicago office. This is a high-visibility seat supporting partners and associates on complex commercial litigation, from initial pleadings through trial and appeal.

What you’ll do

• Manage case files and litigation calendars across multiple active matters in state and federal court
• Draft and cite-check pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and correspondence
• Lead document productions and coordinate with e-discovery vendors and litigation support teams
• Prepare deposition, hearing, and trial materials, including exhibit lists, witness binders, and demonstratives
• Provide on-site trial support and manage logistics for trial teams
• Handle e-filing and service in the Circuit Court of Cook County, the Northern District of Illinois, and other jurisdictions
• Mentor junior paralegals and help standardize case management workflows

What you bring

• 7+ years of litigation paralegal experience, ideally at an AmLaw 200 or large regional firm
• Deep working knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Illinois Supreme Court Rules, and N.D. Ill. local rules
• Hands-on trial experience
• Proficiency with Relativity (or similar review platforms), CompuLaw or similar docketing tools, and Westlaw or Lexis
• Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program
• Sharp attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines across several partners

Why this role

• Sophisticated, high-stakes matters with direct partner exposure
• Hybrid schedule
• Base salary of ($ – $ ), plus overtime and annual bonus
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous PTO, and 401(k) with firm match