Litigation Paralegal

the Opportunity; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Opportunity, a national litigation law firm, seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its Chicago office. This is an ideal role for a highly organized legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and works closely with attorneys through every phase of the litigation process.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience supporting complex civil litigation matters, managing case files, coordinating discovery, and preparing cases for trial.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Experience supporting complex civil litigation matters through discovery and trial.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, and ability to manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary liaison between attorneys, clients, courts, opposing counsel, and third parties.
• Organize, maintain, and manage litigation case files and supporting documentation.
• Draft and prepare legal documents including pleadings, subpoenas, discovery requests and responses, correspondence, interrogatories, and related filings.
• Conduct legal and case-specific research to support litigation matters.
• Coordinate all phases of discovery, including document collection, review, organization, and production.
• Assist attorneys with deposition preparation, witness coordination, and pre-trial case development.
• Prepare trial materials including exhibits, witness binders, demonstrative evidence, and hearing notebooks.
• Schedule and coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, court appearances, and client meetings.
• Maintain litigation calendars and monitor court deadlines to ensure timely filings.
• Support attorneys throughout all phases of litigation from case inception through trial.

Skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Associate's degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management software

Job description

We are partnering with a well-established national litigation law firm seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its Chicago office. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment and enjoys working closely with attorneys through every phase of the litigation process.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience supporting complex civil litigation matters, managing case files, coordinating discovery, and preparing cases for trial. Candidates with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities will be successful in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary liaison between attorneys, clients, courts, opposing counsel, and third parties.
• Organize, maintain, and manage litigation case files and supporting documentation.
• Draft and prepare legal documents including pleadings, subpoenas, discovery requests and responses, correspondence, interrogatories, and related filings.
• Conduct legal and case-specific research to support litigation matters.
• Coordinate all phases of discovery, including document collection, review, organization, and production.
• Assist attorneys with deposition preparation, witness coordination, and pre-trial case development.
• Prepare trial materials including exhibits, witness binders, demonstrative evidence, and hearing notebooks.
• Schedule and coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, court appearances, and client meetings.
• Maintain litigation calendars and monitor court deadlines to ensure timely filings.
• Support attorneys throughout all phases of litigation from case inception through trial.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• 6+ years of litigation paralegal experience required.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court procedures, filings, and litigation processes.
• Experience managing complex litigation matters from discovery through trial.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document/case management software.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work independently while managing competing deadlines.
• Experience supporting insurance litigation or complex civil litigation is a plus.

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who is:

• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Comfortable managing multiple active litigation matters simultaneously.
• Proactive and able to anticipate attorney needs.
• A strong written and verbal communicator.
• Experienced working in a deadline-driven legal environment.
• Collaborative while also capable of working independently.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive compensation will be based on experience. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, along with the opportunity to join a collaborative legal team supporting sophisticated litigation matters within a nationally recognized practice