Litigation Paralegal

About the Role

A mid-size Chicago-based insurance defense firm is seeking an ambitious, ABA-certified Paralegal to join our litigation practice. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, outstanding benefits, and an opportunity to play a key role in supporting attorneys with a variety of litigation-related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to multiple attorneys and partners.
• Assist with the preparation of discovery, pleadings, and motions.
• Draft and update client reports.
• Organize, review, summarize, and draft documents.
• Conduct basic research on court rules and litigation trends.
• Manage requests for medical records and communicate with physicians and facilities.
• Analyze medical records and prepare summaries.
• Perform electronic filing in federal and state courts.
• Correspond with clients, opposing counsel, and court clerks.
• Assist with all aspects of trial preparation.

Note: This list is not exhaustive; additional tasks may be assigned as needed to support firm operations.

Skills & Competencies

• Superior communication skills.
• Effective time management.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Paralegal Certificate (ABA-accredited preferred).
• 5–10 years of litigation experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), with advanced Excel knowledge.
• Experience using court docket search databases (PACER, LexisNexis, Pohlman, Westlaw, etc.).
• Familiarity with e-discovery and trial software (NextPoint, Relativity, etc.).
• Ability to manage time efficiently and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong prioritization skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Adaptability and ability to quickly acquire new skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in asbestos defense litigation and/or insurance defense litigation.

Pay

$65,000–$80,000 (DOE). The compensation offered for this role will vary based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Eligible employees may also receive bonuses and other forms of compensation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance plans (two PPO options, a PPO with HSA, and an HMO, all provided by BCBSIL).
• Dental insurance plans (PPO and HMO options provided by Guardian).
• Vision insurance (PPO plan provided by EyeMed).
• Retirement savings plan with employer match (100% of the first 3% of salary deferral, plus 50% of the next 2%).
• Fitness center reimbursement.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Parental leave.
• Commuter benefits.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
• Additional leave programs.

Eligibility for certain benefits is subject to specific criteria, which will be communicated during the hiring process.