Litigation Paralegal

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a growing, collaborative law practice where your litigation skills will have a direct impact on clients and case outcomes.
• Take ownership of meaningful litigation work, including drafting, discovery, court filings, deadline management, and case coordination.
• Work closely with experienced attorneys while gaining exposure to sophisticated employment and business-related matters.
• Enjoy a hybrid schedule after completing an initial in-office onboarding period.
• Build your career with professional development support, profit sharing, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to take on additional responsibility.

Location: Chicago, IL. This position begins with an in-office onboarding period for the first 90 days. After onboarding, the role transitions to a hybrid schedule with three days per week in the office, offering a strong balance of collaboration and flexibility.

Note: Candidates must have 3+ years of experience working as a litigation paralegal and be comfortable managing court filings, litigation documents, case deadlines, discovery, and multiple active matters. Employment law experience is a plus, but it is not required.

About Us

We are a collaborative Chicago-based law practice that helps professionals, business owners, and organizations navigate complex legal matters, disputes, negotiations, and strategic decisions. Our team values thoughtful problem-solving, excellent client service, initiative, and professionals who take pride in producing high-quality work. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• E-file pleadings and other documents with state and federal courts.
• Draft demand letters, complaints, motions, discovery requests, discovery responses, and other litigation documents.
• Assist with administrative agency charges and responses, including matters involving the EEOC and similar agencies.
• Review, organize, and index discovery materials.
• Manage multiple client matters, case activity, deadlines, and file documentation with limited supervision.
• Calculate litigation deadlines and maintain accurate calendars within case management systems.
• Conduct occasional legal research and assist attorneys with case preparation.
• Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, opposing counsel, co-counsel, courts, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain timely billing entries and support an average billing expectation of approximately 25 hours per week.
• Participate actively in team meetings and contribute ideas and solutions to litigation challenges.
• Assist with training and supporting new team members as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience required.
• Strong litigation drafting, e-filing, calendaring, discovery, and case management skills.
• Excellent critical thinking, organization, communication, and time-management abilities.
• Ability to independently prioritize multiple time-sensitive matters while collaborating effectively with attorneys and staff.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, case management systems, and electronic court filing platforms.
• Strong written communication, research, and analytical skills.
• Employment law experience preferred.
• Experience with EEOC or similar administrative agency matters preferred.
• Paralegal certification preferred.
• Supervisory, training, or mentoring experience strongly preferred.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Competitive compensation of $80,000 to $100,000 per year.
• Hybrid flexibility after the initial 90-day onboarding period.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) benefits and profit sharing.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development assistance.
• A collaborative environment where strong paralegals are trusted with meaningful responsibility and encouraged to grow.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance