Family Law Litigation Paralegal

Beacon Hill Staffing Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule after training

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group seeks a Family Law Litigation Paralegal for our Chicago office. The role supports attorneys across all aspects of family law litigation, including discovery, financial analysis, case management, and trial preparation. Training leads to a hybrid schedule after approx.

six months, with a salary range of 70k–95k depending on experience. The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of litigation paralegal experience, excellent writing and communication skills, and comfort working in

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Experience with document management systems, PACER, Westlaw and Centerbase.
• Paralegal certification preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Financial Affidavits, balance sheets, and other financial documentation.
• Issue and respond to discovery requests and 201(k) letters.
• Draft subpoenas with riders and follow through to ensure compliance.
• Review, index, analyze, and summarize financial and discovery records for attorney review.
• Assist with financial analysis, including dissipation and tracing.
• Manage large document productions and assist clients with discovery and financial disclosures.
• Prepare paper and electronic exhibits and exhibit lists for hearings, depositions, trials, and mediations.
• Maintain calendars and track discovery-related deadlines.
• Communicate regularly with clients, attorneys, experts, and outside resources by phone, in person, and in writing.

Skills

Litigation paralegal experience

Strong communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Paralegal certification

Tools

Family Law Software

PACER

Westlaw

Centerbase

Kofax

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.

Family Law Litigation Paralegal An established law firm is seeking a Family Law Litigation Paralegal to join their Chicago office. This is a full-time position supporting attorneys across all aspects of family law litigation, including discovery, financial analysis, case management, and trial preparation. The hours for this position are 8:45 AM-5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The position offers a hybrid schedule once training is completed, which is estimated at six months. The salary range for this position is 70k- 95k, depending on experience. The ideal candidate has 2-4 years of litigation paralegal experience and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with daily deadlines. Family law experience and familiarity with Family Law Software are a plus, and a paralegal certification is preferred but not required.

Job Duties

• Prepare Financial Affidavits, balance sheets, and other financial documentation
• Issue and respond to discovery requests and 201(k) letters
• Draft subpoenas with riders and follow through to ensure compliance
• Review, index, analyze, and summarize financial and discovery records for attorney review
• Assist with financial analysis, including dissipation and tracing
• Manage large document productions and assist clients with discovery and financial disclosures
• Prepare paper and electronic exhibits and exhibit lists for hearings, depositions, trials, and mediations
• Maintain calendars and track discovery-related deadlines
• Communicate regularly with clients, attorneys, experts, and outside resources by phone, in person, and in writing

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of litigation paralegal experience
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Experience with document management systems, database management, Kofax, and Adobe Acrobat
• Familiarity with PACER, Westlaw, and Centerbase
• Familiarity with Family Law Software is a plus
• Paralegal certification preferred, but relevant experience will also be considered
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply. California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Company Profile

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement. Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

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