Litigation Paralegal

Beacon Hill Staffing Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) and profit-sharing plan

Monthly transportation allowance

Overtime eligibility

Additional benefits

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group in Chicago is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in all phases of complex litigation. This onsite role requires coordinating document productions, preparing and filing court documents, and conducting research for high-profile matters.

Ideal candidates have at least five years of litigation experience, preferably from a large law firm, with strong cite-checking skills and proficiency in Relativity, PACER, TextMap, MS Office and e-filing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Prior large law firm experience preferred.
• Significant trial experience required.
• Strong cite-checking experience required.
• Proficiency with Relativity, PACER, TextMap, Microsoft Office, and federal and state e-filing systems.
• Familiarity with Bluebook citation standards.
• Exceptional organizational, administrative, and communication skills.
• Ability to work overtime as needed and travel for trial support.

Responsibilities

• Organize documents and coordinate document productions in litigation matters.
• Prepare, review, and file court documents in federal and state courts.
• Conduct document searches, legal research, and fact investigations.
• Obtain records, documents, and certificates from courts and government agencies.
• Prepare witness materials, deposition exhibits, and case-related documentation.
• Coordinate depositions and assist with deposition preparation.
• Manage trial preparation, trial logistics, and courtroom support.
• Attend trials and assist attorneys with exhibits, notes, and case materials.
• Serve as a liaison between attorneys, internal departments, and outside vendors.
• Coordinate with document production vendors, translation services, and trial graphics providers.
• Assist with cite-checking and ensuring accuracy of legal filings and submissions.
• Support the preparation of client-facing and marketing materials as needed.

Skills

Cite-checking

Relativity

PACER

TextMap

Microsoft Office

e-filing

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Relativity

PACER

TextMap

Microsoft Office

e-filing systems

Job description

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing.

Litigation Paralegal

A well-established law firm is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join their Chicago office. This is a full-time opportunity supporting attorneys in all phases of complex litigation while working closely with partners and associates on high-profile matters. This position is onsite 3 days per week; however, candidates should expect to be onsite 5 days per week during their first month of employment and during particularly busy trial periods.

The salary range for this position is $85k-$110k, commensurate with experience.

The firm offers the following benefits:

• healthcare
• life insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• a 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
• a monthly transportation allowance
• overtime eligibility
• additional benefits

Job Duties:

• Organize documents and coordinate document productions in litigation matters
• Prepare, review, and file court documents in federal and state courts
• Conduct document searches, legal research, and fact investigations
• Obtain records, documents, and certificates from courts and government agencies
• Prepare witness materials, deposition exhibits, and case-related documentation
• Coordinate depositions and assist with deposition preparation
• Manage trial preparation, trial logistics, and courtroom support
• Attend trials and assist attorneys with exhibits, notes, and case materials
• Serve as a liaison between attorneys, internal departments, and outside vendors
• Coordinate with document production vendors, translation services, and trial graphics providers
• Assist with cite-checking and ensuring accuracy of legal filings and submissions
• Support the preparation of client-facing and marketing materials as needed

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of litigation paralegal experience
• Prior large law firm experience preferred
• Significant trial experience required
• Strong cite-checking experience required
• Proficiency with Relativity, PACER, TextMap, Microsoft Office, and federal and state e-filing systems
• Familiarity with Bluebook citation standards
• Exceptional organizational, administrative, and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
• Ability to work overtime as needed and travel for trial support
• Team-oriented mindset with a strong work ethic and professional maturity
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Company Profile

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever-changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility.

Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

We look forward to working with you. Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)