Paralegal

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, and finalize legal documents such as pleadings, motions, affidavits, subpoenas, and related case materials.
• Maintain organized case files, monitor key dates, and coordinate calendars to help ensure deadlines are met across active matters.
• Support billing processes by reviewing time entries, assisting with invoicing, and helping track client account activity.
• Use legal research platforms and case management systems to locate information, update records, and monitor matter progress.
• Absorb and draft clear correspondence and help manage communications with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and third parties.
• Partner with attorneys on litigation support activities, including trial preparation and document organization for hearings and proceedings.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of paralegal experience, preferably in a litigation-focused environment.
• Hands-on experience with discovery, civil litigation support, and trial preparation.
• Proficiency with case management software and legal technology tools used in daily practice.
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced legal setting.
• Excellent written communication skills for preparing legal documents and precise correspondence.
• Familiarity with court filing procedures, deadline tracking, and document handling best practices.
• Ability to work on-site on a permanent basis in Collinsville, Illinois.

Qualifications

This position is ideal for a highly organized individual who enjoys supporting litigation matters, managing critical documentation, and keeping cases on track from intake through resolution. The role offers the chance to contribute in a collaborative law firm setting while building long-term career growth.

Skills

• Legal research platforms
• Case management systems
• Discovery
• Civil litigation support
• Trial preparation

Benefits

Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

Pay

Robert Half offers competitive compensation and benefits for this position.

Schedule

The role offers the chance to work on-site on a permanent basis in Collinsville, Illinois.

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled Paralegal to join a permanent, in-office legal team in Collinsville, Illinois. This position is ideal for a highly organized individual who enjoys supporting litigation matters, managing critical documentation, and keeping cases on track from intake through resolution. The role offers the chance to contribute in a collaborative law firm setting while building long-term career growth.