Litigation Paralegal

Orion Placement; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) benefits and profit sharing

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Orion Placement in Chicago is seeking a litigation paralegal to own drafting, discovery, and court filings, with an initial in-office onboarding period and a hybrid schedule after 90 days. You will work closely with experienced attorneys on employment and business matters, requiring 3+ years of experience.

The role includes professional development, profit sharing, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience required.
• Strong drafting, e-filing, calendaring, discovery, and case management skills.
• Excellent critical thinking, organization, communication, and time-management abilities.
• Ability to independently prioritize multiple time-sensitive matters while collaborating effectively with attorneys and staff.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, case management systems, and electronic court filing platforms.
• Strong written communication, research, and analytical skills.
• Employment law experience preferred.
• Experience with EEOC or similar administrative agency matters preferred.
• Paralegal certification preferred.
• Supervisory, training, or mentoring experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• E-file pleadings and other documents with state and federal courts.
• Draft demand letters, complaints, motions, discovery requests, discovery responses, and other litigation documents.
• Assist with administrative agency charges and responses, including matters involving the EEOC and similar agencies.
• Review, organize, and index discovery materials.
• Manage multiple client matters, case activity, deadlines, and file documentation with limited supervision.
• Calculate litigation deadlines and maintain accurate calendars within case management systems.
• Conduct occasional legal research and assist attorneys with case preparation.
• Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, opposing counsel, co-counsel, courts, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain timely billing entries and support an average billing expectation of approximately 25 hours per week.
• Participate actively in team meetings and contribute ideas and solutions to litigation challenges.
• Assist with training and supporting new team members as needed.

Skills

Litigation drafting

E-filing

Calendaring

Discovery

Case management

Legal research

Client communication

MS Office

Electronic court filing platforms

Team collaboration

Education

Paralegal certification

Tools

Case management systems

Electronic court filing platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Join a growing, collaborative law practice where your litigation skills will have a direct impact on clients and case outcomes.
• Take ownership of meaningful litigation work, including drafting, discovery, court filings, deadline management, and case coordination.
• Work closely with experienced attorneys while gaining exposure to sophisticated employment and business-related matters.
• Enjoy a hybrid schedule after completing an initial in-office onboarding period.
• Build your career with professional development support, profit sharing, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to take on additional responsibility.

Location: Chicago, IL. This position begins with an in-office onboarding period for the first 90 days. After onboarding, the role transitions to a hybrid schedule with three days per week in the office, offering a strong balance of collaboration and flexibility.

Note: Candidates must have 3+ years of experience working as a litigation paralegal and be comfortable managing court filings, litigation documents, case deadlines, discovery, and multiple active matters. Employment law experience is a plus, but it is not required.

About Us

We are a collaborative Chicago-based law practice that helps professionals, business owners, and organizations navigate complex legal matters, disputes, negotiations, and strategic decisions. Our team values thoughtful problem-solving, excellent client service, initiative, and professionals who take pride in producing high-quality work. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• E-file pleadings and other documents with state and federal courts.
• Draft demand letters, complaints, motions, discovery requests, discovery responses, and other litigation documents.
• Assist with administrative agency charges and responses, including matters involving the EEOC and similar agencies.
• Review, organize, and index discovery materials.
• Manage multiple client matters, case activity, deadlines, and file documentation with limited supervision.
• Calculate litigation deadlines and maintain accurate calendars within case management systems.
• Conduct occasional legal research and assist attorneys with case preparation.
• Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, opposing counsel, co-counsel, courts, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain timely billing entries and support an average billing expectation of approximately 25 hours per week.
• Participate actively in team meetings and contribute ideas and solutions to litigation challenges.
• Assist with training and supporting new team members as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience required.
• Strong litigation drafting, e-filing, calendaring, discovery, and case management skills.
• Excellent critical thinking, organization, communication, and time-management abilities.
• Ability to independently prioritize multiple time-sensitive matters while collaborating effectively with attorneys and staff.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, case management systems, and electronic court filing platforms.
• Strong written communication, research, and analytical skills.
• Employment law experience preferred.
• Experience with EEOC or similar administrative agency matters preferred.
• Paralegal certification preferred.
• Supervisory, training, or mentoring experience strongly preferred.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Competitive compensation of $80,000 to $100,000 per year.
• Hybrid flexibility after the initial 90-day onboarding period.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) benefits and profit sharing.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• A collaborative environment where strong paralegals are trusted with meaningful responsibility and encouraged to grow.