Litigation Paralegal

Verital Advisory Search; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

15 days PTO

7 sick days

Job summary

Verital Advisory Search is partnering with a growing Chicago litigation defense firm to hire experienced Litigation Paralegals. This role offers autonomy in managing cases from inception to resolution and the chance to contribute to a proven team.

The ideal candidate has substantial litigation paralegal experience, strong drafting and discovery skills, and the ability to handle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. A paralegal certificate or degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of substantive litigation paralegal experience.
• Background in insurance defense, personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, or complex civil litigation.
• Strong case management, discovery, and drafting skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Paralegal certificate or degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation cases from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, discovery requests, responses, and subpoenas.
• Review medical records, depositions, and case materials.
• Coordinate discovery, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Manage deadlines and collaborate with attorneys and paralegals.

Skills

Litigation experience

Case management

Discovery drafting

Independent work

Paralegal certification

Education

Paralegal certificate or degree

Job description

We're working with a growing Chicago litigation defense firm looking to add experienced Litigation Paralegals to its team.

Following recent courtroom successes and an increase in new business, the firm is expanding its litigation team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys managing cases independently and taking ownership of their work.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation cases from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, discovery requests, responses, and subpoenas.
• Review medical records, depositions, and case materials.
• Coordinate discovery, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Manage deadlines and collaborate with attorneys and paralegals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of substantive litigation paralegal experience.
• Background in insurance defense, personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, or complex civil litigation.
• Strong case management, discovery, and drafting skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Paralegal certificate or degree preferred.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Hybrid: 3 days remote, 2 days in office (Tuesday/Thursday).
• Work-Life Balance: 1,440 annual billable hours.
• Growth: Expanding practice with increasing client demand.
• Benefits: Health insurance, 401(k) match, 15 days PTO, and 7 sick days.