Litigation Paralegal

DNA Partners; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

DNA Partners in Chicago seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support its Commercial Litigation practice. You will assist attorneys through every phase of litigation, from inception to appeal, handling pleadings, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation.

The role involves managing case files, coordinating e‑discovery, researching issues, and preparing trial exhibits while using Relativity, TextMap, Westlaw, Lexis and MS Office. Office presence and travel for trials are expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Experience supporting complex commercial litigation, products liability, mass tort, or IP matters.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, discovery, and trial prep.
• Experience with Relativity and TextMap for document review.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work in the office and travel for trials.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys at all stages of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, trial prep, and appeals.
• Prepare, file, and serve court documents in federal and state courts.
• Manage case files, pleadings, discovery materials, and databases.
• Coordinate document collection, review, production, and e‑discovery.
• Perform factual research and organize materials for hearings, depositions, and trial.
• Retrieve and analyze medical records and summarize case information.
• Draft subpoenas, deposition notices, witness lists, chronologies, and case summaries.
• Prepare exhibits, trial notebooks, demonstratives, and deposition materials.
• Coordinate deposition and trial logistics, including travel and vendors.
• Attend trials and provide onsite courtroom support.
• Utilize Relativity, TextMap, Westlaw, Lexis, iManage, and MS Office.

Skills

5+ years litigation paralegal

Case management

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Tools

Relativity

TextMap

Westlaw

Lexis

iManage

Microsoft Office

Job description

A highly regarded law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support its Commercial Litigation practice in Chicago. This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated matters involving commercial litigation, products liability, mass torts, and intellectual property disputes, providing hands‑on support through every phase of litigation, from case inception through trial and appeal.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys with all stages of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, trial preparation, and appeals
• Prepare, file, and serve court documents in federal and state courts
• Manage case files, pleadings, discovery materials, and litigation databases
• Coordinate and oversee document collection, review, production, and e‑discovery projects
• Perform factual research and organize materials for hearings, depositions, and trial
• Retrieve and analyze medical records, prepare medical chronologies, and summarize case information
• Draft subpoenas, deposition notices, witness lists, chronologies, and case summaries
• Prepare exhibits, trial notebooks, demonstratives, and deposition materials
• Coordinate deposition and trial logistics, including travel and vendor management
• Attend trials and provide onsite courtroom support
• Utilize litigation technology including Relativity, TextMap, Westlaw, Lexis, iManage, and Microsoft Office

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of litigation paralegal experience
• Experience supporting complex commercial litigation, products liability, mass tort, or intellectual property matters
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, discovery processes, and trial preparation
• Experience with document review platforms and litigation support software, including Relativity and TextMap
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and high‑volume case activity in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to work in the office as needed and travel for trials when required

Why Join This Firm?

• Work on sophisticated, high‑profile litigation matters
• Significant trial exposure and hands‑on case responsibility
• Collaborative environment with highly accomplished attorneys
• Opportunity to support nationally recognized litigation practices
• Strong professional development and long‑term career growth potential