Litigation Paralegal

Teksky LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Teksky LLC's employment law practice seeks a reliable, organized litigation paralegal to support attorneys and staff with legal and office duties. Primary tasks include e-filing, drafting pleadings and discovery, and assisting with case management in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has litigation paralegal experience, strong organizational and time-management skills, proficiency with MS Office and case management software, and the ability to work collaboratively in a hybrid office

Qualifications

• Experience in a litigation paralegal role.
• Ability to draft litigation documents and discovery.
• Proficient in MS Office and case management software.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Paralegal certification preferred; prior employment law experience a plus.
• Supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Hybrid schedule with in-office days after 90 days.

Responsibilities

• E-file documents with various courts.
• Draft litigation documents: demand letters, complaints, motions, and discovery.
• Draft and file administrative charges (EEOC/IDHR).
• Review and index discovery documents.
• Oversee case and file management for multiple clients.
• Calculate dates and deadlines in firm systems.
• Conduct occasional legal research.
• Enter billing data (avg 25 hours/week).
• Communicate with staff, clients, counsel, and other stakeholders.
• Attend weekly team meetings.
• Assist training of new hires.
• Respond to firm needs.

Skills

Common sense

Critical thinking

Time management

Organization

Teamwork

Clear communication

Follow directions

Independent work

Professionalism

Tools

MS Office

Case management software

Electronic filing

Job description

As a fast-paced, growing law firm focusing our practice on employment law, we are seeking a reliable, organized, detail-oriented litigation paralegal to assist attorneys and office staff with legal and office support. The position of paralegal has a broad range of duties, including filing documents with the court, preparing and drafting legal documents, conducting occasional legal research, and assisting attorneys with overall case management. This is a fast-paced office in need of a paralegal who excels in critical thinking, multitasking, organization, and time management.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

E-file documents with various courts.

Draft a variety of documents for litigation, e.g., demand letters, complaints, motions, and discovery requests and responses.

Draft and file administrative agency charges and responses (e.g., with EEOC and IDHR).

Review and index discovery documents.

Oversee case and file management for several clients, tracking matter activity and pending deadlines with minimal supervision.

Calculate dates and calendar deadlines in firm’s file management systems.

Conduct occasional legal research.

Timely enter billing data into firm’s system (billing requirement: average of 25 hours/week).

Communicate effectively with staff, clients, co-counsel, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders.

Attend and actively participate in weekly team meetings.

Utilize creative and analytical skills to problem-solve a variety of challenges.

Assist with training of new hires as needed.

Additional duties to respond to firm needs as they arise.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Experience in a litigation paralegal role required.

Top required skills: common sense, critical thinking, time management, organization, teamwork, clear communication.

Ability to respectfully and attentively follow directions.

Ability and desire to work as part of a cooperative, collaborative team.

Ability to work independently at times, and to self-monitor and self-manage.

Ability to demonstrate professionalism in conduct and manner representative of the firm.

Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage time-sensitive documents and requests.

Proficient in the use of technology including MS Office, case management software systems, and electronic filing.

Excellent research and analytical skills.

Demonstrates initiative and commitment to delivering high-quality work product.

Paralegal certification preferred; prior employment law experience a plus.

Supervisory experience strongly preferred.

HOURS

Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Candidate may need to occasionally work additional hours depending on firm needs. This position is hybrid, requiring 3 days in office after an initial 90 days of being in office all week.