Litigation Paralegal

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Lunch provided

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions in Chicago seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal with a strong background in general civil litigation to support attorneys through all stages of litigation, from inception to resolution.

The role requires 5+ years of civil litigation experience and the ability to thrive in a billable-hour environment, with a hybrid schedule of 3 days in-office and 2 remote days per week. A Bachelor's degree is preferred and a solid knowledge of e-filing is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of general civil litigation experience.
• Experience with billable-hour requirements (annual paralegal billable requirement of 1,440 hours based on a 35-hour work week).
• Personal injury and/or product liability litigation experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Aviation or aerospace litigation experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of State and Federal Court procedures and e-filing systems.
• Trial preparation and courtroom support experience.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters from inception through mediation, arbitration, settlement, and trial.
• Draft subpoenas for depositions and document production.
• Prepare and manage discovery requests, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission.
• Assist with drafting discovery responses, document productions, and privilege logs.
• Prepare attorneys for depositions and hearings.
• Coordinate with and retain expert witnesses.
• E-file documents in State and Federal Courts.
• Monitor litigation deadlines and ensure timely filings and responses.
• Draft legal documents, pleadings, briefs, chronologies, agreements, and mediation/trial binders.
• Conduct factual investigations and legal research.
• Assist with all phases of trial preparation, including witness coordination, exhibit management, trial notebooks, and trial presentations.
• Attend trials and provide litigation support as needed.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Billable-hour requirements

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat Pro

LexisNexis

PACER

Relativity

TrialPad

Sanction/Trial Director

iManage

State and Federal Court e-filing platforms

Job description

Schedule: 3 days in-office / 2 days remote (Wednesdays required)

Compensation: $64,000 - $105,000 annually + benefits

LHH is working with a highly regarded law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its Chicago office. This opportunity is ideal for a paralegal with a strong background in general civil litigation and experience working in a billable-hour environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting attorneys through all stages of litigation, from case inception through trial and resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters from inception through mediation, arbitration, settlement, and trial
• Draft subpoenas for depositions and document production
• Prepare and manage discovery requests, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission
• Assist with drafting discovery responses, document productions, and privilege logs
• Prepare attorneys for depositions and hearings
• Coordinate with and retain expert witnesses
• E-file documents in State and Federal Courts
• Monitor litigation deadlines and ensure timely filings and responses
• Draft legal documents, pleadings, briefs, chronologies, agreements, and mediation/trial binders
• Conduct factual investigations and legal research
• Assist with all phases of trial preparation, including witness coordination, exhibit management, trial notebooks, and trial presentations
• Attend trials and provide litigation support as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of general civil litigation experience
• Experience with billable-hour requirements required (annual paralegal billable requirement of 1,440 hours based on a 35-hour work week)
• Personal injury and/or product liability litigation experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Aviation or aerospace litigation experience is a plus
• Strong knowledge of State and Federal Court procedures and e-filing systems
• Trial preparation and courtroom support experience
• Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking abilities
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work

Experience with:

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Adobe Acrobat Pro
• LexisNexis
• PACER
• Relativity
• TrialPad
• Sanction/Trial Director
• iManage
• State and Federal Court e-filing platforms

Why Apply?

• Hybrid work schedule with two remote days per week
• Collaborative team environment with firm-wide in-office Wednesdays and provided lunch
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated and complex litigation matters
• Supportive culture focused on professional growth and long-term career development

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned litigation paralegal looking to join a collaborative team and gain significant involvement in complex litigation matters from inception through trial.

Depending on the specific client, location, and role, the benefits may include PTO, medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan or a non-qualified deferred compensation plan. Additionally, you may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Bonus eligibility and amount are based upon company and/or individual performance.

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers