Hybrid Litigation Paralegal: Housing, Evictions & Torts

Chicago Housing Authority

Chicago (IL)

Hybrid

USD 70,000 - 75,000

Full time

47 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

PTO package
Medical/Dental/Vision
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Parking Transit
Prepaid Legal Services
529 College Savings Plan
Identity Theft Protection
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance

Job summary

Chicago Housing Authority seeks a experienced paralegal to support the Office of the General Counsel on a broad range of litigation matters. You will assist with filings, discovery, and case management in state and federal courts and agencies, coordinating with attorneys and stakeholders to advance CHA’s interests.

The role involves managing court calendars, preparing transcripts/packets, and coordinating with internal teams on investigations and hearings, with eligibility for limited remote

Qualifications

  • Experience in a significant litigation paralegal role with filings, pleadings, and discovery.
  • Knowledge of docketing procedures and legal research practices.
  • Strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills; teamwork-oriented.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct legal research and assist in intake/setup of case files, including filings in courts and agencies.
  • Assist in drafting pleadings, briefs, motions, discovery, affidavits, and trial materials; prepare related documents.
  • Prepare exhibits, trial binders, hearing packets, and interview witnesses; manage scheduling and docketing.

Skills

Filings
Drafting pleadings
Discovery
Legal research
Teamwork

Education

ABA-certified paralegal program
College education or certified courses

Tools

Docketing software
Court calendars software

Job description

Chicago Housing Authority seeks a experienced paralegal to support the Office of the General Counsel on a broad range of litigation matters. You will assist with filings, discovery, and case management in state and federal courts and agencies, coordinating with attorneys and stakeholders to advance CHA’s interests.

The role involves managing court calendars, preparing transcripts/packets, and coordinating with internal teams on investigations and hearings, with eligibility for limited remote

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