Legal Assistant Paralegal - Litigation

Segal McCambridge, a national litigation firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our Chicago office and work alongside a busy, trial-active team of accomplished defense attorneys . You will be directly involved in sophisticated litigation from discovery through hearings, depositions, and trial , handling substantive case and trial-related responsibilities and working closely with attorneys as cases progress toward resolution. Our paralegals are an integral part of the litigation team. The position is hybrid , offering a flexible mix of in-office and remote work. As a Litigation Paralegal, you will support attorneys throughout the life cycle of complex litigation, with a particular emphasis on trial preparation and trial support . Litigation & Case Management Prepare legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, motions, discovery, notices, and settlement documents, for attorney review and approval. Investigate facts and applicable law to assist attorneys in developing case strategy and preparing matters for litigation. Conduct legal research and analyze statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, and legal codes. Prepare case information and materials for expert witnesses. Prepare indexes and maintain comprehensive document and case files. Maintain accurate case databases and enter case information into NetDocs. Manage calendar and tickler systems to ensure timely compliance with court deadlines. Communicate and coordinate with courts, opposing counsel, clients, experts, vendors, and other litigation professionals. Organizing and managing trial exhibits, documents, evidence, and case materials. Coordinating trial materials and information for attorneys and litigation teams. Taking ownership of time-sensitive assignments and helping ensure the trial team is fully prepared. Working closely with attorneys and other members of the litigation team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. We are looking for a highly motivated paralegal who enjoys challenging work, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is excited by the opportunity to work closely with experienced trial attorneys on active litigation . Bachelor's degree. Minimum of 3 years of defense litigation experience . Experience with e-discovery and ESI databases. Proficiency in legal research, including LexisNexis. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe, Nuance, and e-discovery platforms such as Ipro, Relativity, Concordance, or Summation. E-discovery project management experience. Experience with commercial, medical malpractice, product liability, personal injury, and/or intellectual property litigation. If you are looking to take your litigation career to the next level , this role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated matters alongside experienced trial attorneys and to be directly involved in the work that goes into taking a case to trial. You will have the opportunity to take ownership of high-level assignments, develop your litigation and trial skills, and become a valued member of an experienced, collaborative team. For the right candidate, this is an opportunity to build significant hands-on experience rather than simply provide administrative support. If you are energized by litigation, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and want meaningful exposure to active trials, we want to hear from you. Salary: $60,000–$85,000, plus bonus opportunity. Dental insurance

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Segal McCambridge has built a reputation as a national law firm of accomplished trial attorneys for almost four decades. The firm routinely counsels and defends clients, including Fortune 500 companies, corporations, and individuals, in complex litigation matters including asbestos, class action, construction, employment, environmental, food and beverage, insurance coverage and bad faith, life sciences, product liability, professional liability, technology and cyber risk, transportation, and warranty.

At Segal McCambridge, you'll work alongside accomplished trial attorneys and become part of a team handling sophisticated litigation from the initial stages of a case through trial.