Senior Litigation Paralegal - Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

About the role

Beacon Hill Legal is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join a top-tier law firm located in the Chicago Loop. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a 40-hour workweek, hybrid/WFH flexibility, comprehensive benefits, and competitive compensation ranging from $120,000-$160,000 based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Support trial preparation, including exhibit preparation, witness files, deposition coordination, and trial binders
• Conduct Bluebook cite-checking and assist with proofreading and formatting of briefs and filings
• Utilize Relativity and other eDiscovery platforms to manage large-scale document reviews, productions, and data analysis
• Assist attorneys with drafting and filing pleadings, including initial pleadings, motions to compel, mediation summaries, and other case-related filings
• Manage and maintain case files, dockets, and deadlines to ensure compliance with court rules and scheduling orders
• Coordinate with attorneys, clients, vendors, and opposing counsel regarding discovery, scheduling, and case logistics

Requirements

• Minimum of 5-10+ years of litigation experience in a law firm environment
• Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate required

Skills

• Bluebook cite-checking and proofreading/formatting of legal documents
• Proficiency with Relativity and other eDiscovery platforms for document review and data analysis
• Drafting and filing pleadings (initial pleadings, motions to compel, mediation summaries, etc.)
• Case file, docket, and deadline management
• Coordination with attorneys, clients, vendors, and opposing counsel

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• Federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations
• Robust benefit package (details provided upon hire)

Pay

Competitive compensation ranging from $120,000 to $160,000 based on experience.

Schedule

• Full-time, permanent position
• 40-hour workweek
• Hybrid/WFH flexibility