Senior Litigation Paralegal

An established law firm is seeking a Senior Litigation Paralegal to join their Chicago office. This is a high-level position supporting complex litigation matters in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong trial exposure. The role offers a hybrid schedule of three days onsite, with additional in-office time required during trial. Compensation is highly competitive, with a salary range of $100k-$140k+ depending on experience. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of litigation paralegal experience and is comfortable managing cases from inception through trial. This person is proactive, detail-oriented, and able to anticipate attorney needs while handling high-volume, complex matters. Prior experience with trial support, case management, and mentoring junior staff is strongly preferred. Skills required and Job Duties include the following: Job Duties: Assist attorneys through all phases of complex litigation, from case inception through trial and resolution Manage case files, calendaring, discovery processes, and overall case organization Oversee document review processes, including privilege logs and production coordination Prepare trial materials, including exhibits, trial binders, and supporting documentation Coordinate trial logistics, including vendors, war rooms, and on-site support Assist with state and federal court filings and related document preparation Maintain organized electronic and physical case files Mentor, train, and delegate work to junior paralegals Communicate proactively with attorneys and internal teams to manage workflow and priorities Qualifications: 7+ years of litigation paralegal experience Strong experience supporting trials in-person and managing trial logistics Proficiency with eDiscovery tools (Relativity, CaseMap, LiveNote preferred) Experience with legal research platforms (Lexis, Westlaw, Bloomberg) Advanced Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat skills Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills Ability to manage multiple matters and work under tight deadlines Prior experience mentoring or supervising junior team members preferred Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply. California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Benefits Information: Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings. #J-18808-Ljbffr Beacon Hill