Experienced Civil Litigation Paralegal - In-Office (Chicago)

Freeman, Mathis & Gary; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

HSA and FSA plans

Work-life balance

Generous PTO policy

401K plan with employer contribution

Firm paid life insurance and long-term

Employee Assistance Program

Year-end bonuses and referral programs

Job summary

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP is seeking an experienced paralegal to join our Chicago office. The ideal candidate will support attorneys in civil litigation matters, manage discovery, and summarize records with strong organizational skills.

In-office role with a fast-paced environment and ownership mindset. Requirements include 3+ years paralegal experience, civil litigation background, and ABA-approved paralegal certification.

Qualifications

• 3+ years paralegal experience in a law firm.
• Civil litigation experience required.
• Familiarity with web-based legal research services.
• Experience working with paperless files; iManage experience a plus.
• Must successfully pass a background/drug screen.
• Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate from ABA approved program required.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with the preparation of a civil case for trial.
• Discovery and records management.
• Ability to summarize medical and employment records, create medical chronologies, summarize discovery responses, prepare meet and confer correspondence.
• Motion writing experience, such as oppositions to motions including discovery motions, motions to continue trial.
• Proficient in software programs such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints with minimal supervision and exceptional attention to detail.

Skills

Paralegal Experience

Civil Litigation

Legal Research

Document Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree & ABA paralegal certificate

Tools

iManage

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP is seeking an experienced paralegal to join our Chicago office. The ideal candidate will support attorneys in civil litigation matters, manage discovery, and summarize records with strong organizational skills.

In-office role with a fast-paced environment and ownership mindset. Requirements include 3+ years paralegal experience, civil litigation background, and ABA-approved paralegal certification.