Paralegal(Litigation Management)

Meaningful Litigation. Tyson & Mendes is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our Chicago area office in Northbrook, Illinois.

If you enjoy substantive litigation work, collaborating with accomplished attorneys, and taking an active role in moving cases forward, this is an opportunity to grow your career with a nationally recognized insurance defense firm.

Our Chicago office represents clients throughout Illinois and beyond in a wide variety of complex insurance defense matters, including catastrophic injury and wrongful death, professional and medical liability, premises liability, construction defect, transportation litigation, product liability, and commercial disputes.

The office is led by Scott Ruksakiati, Midwest & Central Regional Managing Partner and Chicago Branch Office Managing Partner, an accomplished trial attorney with more than 30 years of litigation experience.

Scott has successfully first-chaired numerous jury trials and commercial arbitrations and is recognized for his strategic approach to litigation, including obtaining favorable resolutions through dispositive motions, mediation, and trial.

Be an Essential Part of the Litigation Team
They are valued members of the litigation team.

In this role, you’ll contribute to meaningful casework, including discovery, document management, case organization, litigation deadlines, and trial preparation. You’ll work closely with attorneys who appreciate initiative, attention to detail, strong communication, and a proactive approach to litigation support.

We are looking for someone who enjoys taking ownership of their work, anticipating team needs, and helping cases move forward efficiently.

Local Team. Our Northbrook office offers the connection and collaboration of a close-knit local team, backed by the resources of a growing national law firm.

Access to national paralegal and administrative resources

Professional development and opportunities to strengthen your litigation skills

A competitive billable-hours bonus program that recognizes your contributions

We believe great paralegals are essential to great litigation teams, and we are committed to creating an environment where your work is valued.

This position follows a hybrid schedule requiring ONE days per week in our Northbrook office , with additional in-office attendance as needed for trial preparation or other business needs.

If you’re an experienced litigation paralegal who takes pride in your work, enjoys being part of a collaborative team, and wants to contribute to sophisticated litigation alongside accomplished trial attorneys, we’d love to meet you.

Join Tyson & Mendes and be part of a team committed to excellence in litigation and exceptional client service.

Ability to assist attorneys with propounding and responding to discovery (interrogatories, requests for admissions, and request for production, subpoenas, and preparing deposition binders) and motions (preparation of any supporting documents and exhibits, and preparing hearing binders)

Ability to manage trial preparation including: coordination of witnesses and travel, trial exhibits, charts, trial notebook, subpoenas, and page lines

Independently obtain, review and organize medical records/medical billings, calculate damages including medical expenses, lost wages and property damage

Minimum of 3-5 years experience as a litigation paralegal

Experience with litigation in the state of Illinois is highly encouraged

Solid understanding of civil litigation (state and federal deadlines and rules)

Able to work in office 1 day a week and as needed for trial prep (707 Combined Centre on Skokie Blvd, Northbrook, IL)

High proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint and Outlook and Adobe Acrobat

Ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision

Hourly pay range of $30-$43/hour, depending on experience

Overtime paid at 1.5× the regular hourly rate, as needed

Paralegals are eligible for an annual bonus ranging from $250-$3,000

Employees receive a monthly technology reimbursement of $60

Comprehensive benefits coverage offered, including plans available at zero employee cost (average annual employee contribution for health/vision/dental coverage is $700-$1,700)

Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate

Internal diversity and inclusion programs, such as the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative

Numerous social and off-site events each year to enrich your relationships with your colleagues

We are one of the country’s fastest growing civil defense firms. We have steadily and successfully made our mark as a trailblazer in the legal ecosphere. We are a progressive, dynamic and diverse firm that prides ourselves in breaking the mold upheld by the “traditional” law firm. Hamilton Meats, to our many trial wins, our mission every day is to provide unparalleled service and achieve exceptional results for our clients.

In addition to our outstanding legal work, we take an innovative approach to law firm management that invests wholly in our employees.

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