Litigation Paralegal

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A mid-size Chicago-based insurance defense firm is seeking an ambitious, ABA‑certified Paralegal to join our team. This full‑time position offers a competitive salary, outstanding benefits, and an opportunity to play a key role in our litigation practice. Please include your salary requirements with your resume and cover letter.

The Paralegal will provide critical support to attorneys by managing a variety of litigation‑related tasks. Responsibilities include case file management, assisting attorneys with case preparation, drafting legal documents, maintaining electronic databases, and client reporting. The ideal candidate will be detail‑oriented, highly organized, and possess strong communication and problem‑solving skills.

• 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.

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

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Paralegal Certificate (ABA‑accredited preferred).
• 5+ years of insurance defense experience, specifically asbestos litigation experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), with advanced Excel knowledge.
• Experience using court docket search databases (PACER, Lexis Nexis, 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.

• Previous experience in civil litigation.

$65,000–$80,000 (DOE). The pay offered may vary based on factors such as job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Eligible employees may also receive bonus opportunities and other forms of compensation.

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical insurance plans (PPO BCO, PPO HSA with up to $2000 HSA contribution, and HMO provided by BCBSIL).
• Dental insurance plans (PPO and HMO provided by Guardian).
• Vision insurance plan (PPO provided by Eye Med).
• Retirement savings plan (We match 100% of the first 3% of salary deferral plus 50% of the next 2% of salary deferral).
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Parental leave.
• Commuter benefits.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• Accidental death coverage.
• Other leave programs.

Participation in certain compensation programs and benefits is subject to specific eligibility criteria, which will be communicated during the hiring process.

Our firm is proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military status, or veteran status.