Experienced Plaintiff Litigation Paralegal

Greenberg Gross LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenberg Gross LLP is seeking an experienced paralegal to support attorneys in a fast-paced, high-stakes boutique environment in Chicago. You will work one-on-one with assigned attorneys, drafting pleadings, managing case files, and coordinating discovery and investigations to move cases forward efficiently.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of plaintiff litigation experience, strong research abilities, and excellent organizational and communication skills, with flexibility for overtime and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of plaintiff litigation experience.
• Proficiency in legal research tools, eDiscovery databases, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Willingness to work overtime and travel as needed (which is rarely).

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings and discovery documents.
• Manage case files, including electronic discovery review and production.
• Prepare for depositions, hearings, and witness interviews.
• Conduct legal and factual research.
• Communicate with clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Tools

eDiscovery databases

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join the Growing Team at Greenberg Gross LLP! Do you love working with clients and helping move their cases forward? Do you thrive in a collaborative team environment, embrace challenges, and love contributing to the team's success? You MAY be a fit for our team at Greenberg Gross! Who are we? Greenberg Gross LLP is a high-stakes boutique trial firm tackling some of society's most critical issues. We are growing rapidly and looking for team members who want to help us build our future.

We currently have an opening for a Paralegal. We are looking for an experienced paralegal who is passionate about their work, detail oriented, high follow-through, and has a through understanding of how the legal process works. Our paralegals work one-to-one with their assigned attorney, so you get a great opportunity to become your attorney's right hand.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings and discovery documents
• Manage case files, including electronic discovery review and production
• Prepare for depositions, hearings, and witness interviews
• Conduct legal and factual research
• Communicate with clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 5+ years of plaintiff litigation experience, employment litigation experience a plus.
• Proficiency in legal research tools, eDiscovery databases, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Willingness to work overtime and travel as needed (which is rarely).

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package. Responses will be given to candidates who closely meet our qualifications.

EOE M/F/D/V.

Salary: $40 - $50 per hour