Hybrid Litigation Paralegal — Fast-Paced Trial Support

Beacon Hill; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking a Junior Litigation Paralegal in Chicago to join its growing litigation team. This early-career role offers hands-on experience across all phases of litigation while supporting experienced attorneys in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, eager to learn, and capable of managing multiple deadlines with strong written and verbal communication skills. This hybrid role involves collaboration with clients and court personnel while contributing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• 3-5+ years of litigation paralegal or related experience.
• Knowledge of state and federal court procedures is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with e-filing or document management systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with litigation matters from case inception through trial.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain physical and electronic case files.
• Draft routine correspondence, pleadings, discovery requests and responses, and other legal documents under attorney supervision.
• Coordinate court filings, service of process, and document management.
• Manage litigation calendars and track court deadlines, hearings, and depositions.
• Organize, review, and summarize records, discovery materials, and case documents.
• Conduct factual research and assist with trial preparation, including exhibits, witness files, and trial binders.
• Communicate with clients, court personnel, vendors, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Support attorneys during depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials as needed.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

MS Office

Legal research

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

e-filing systems

Document management systems

Legal research platforms

Job description

Beacon Hill is seeking a Junior Litigation Paralegal in Chicago to join its growing litigation team. This early-career role offers hands-on experience across all phases of litigation while supporting experienced attorneys in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, eager to learn, and capable of managing multiple deadlines with strong written and verbal communication skills. This hybrid role involves collaboration with clients and court personnel while contributing