Litigation Paralegal

Tyson & Mendes; North Chicago (IL); Hybride; USD 41 000 - 59 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) match

Monthly technology reimbursement

Health + dental + vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Résumé du poste

Tyson & Mendes in Northbrook, IL is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support our Chicago-area office. You will handle discovery, trial preparation, and case organization while collaborating with a team of accomplished trial attorneys.

The role emphasizes proactive litigation support, strong attention to deadlines, and the opportunity to work in a hybrid model with on-site days in Northbrook. Prior Illinois litigation experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certification required for admission and practice.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal.
• Experience with Illinois litigation and federal deadlines.
• Proficient in MS Office and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to work in a hybrid in-office setting.

Responsabilités

• Assist attorneys with discovery, including interrogatories and subpoenas.
• Manage trial preparation: witnesses, exhibits, and trial notebooks.
• Review and organize medical records and calculate damages.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff to move cases forward.
• Communicate case status with clients, experts, and attorneys.

Connaissances

Independent thinking

Attention to detail

Organized

Team player

Communication skills

Formation

Paralegal certification

Outils

MS Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Description du poste

Litigation Paralegal | Northbrook, ILMeaningful Litigation. Experienced Trial Attorneys. A Team That Values You.

Join a team where your experience matters and your contributions make a difference.

Tyson & Mendes is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our Chicago area office in Northbrook, Illinois.

If you enjoy substantive litigation work, collaborating with accomplished attorneys, and taking an active role in moving cases forward, this is an opportunity to grow your career with a nationally recognized insurance defense firm.

Work Alongside Experienced Trial Leaders

Our Chicago office represents clients throughout Illinois and beyond in a wide variety of complex insurance defense matters, including catastrophic injury and wrongful death, professional and medical liability, premises liability, construction defect, transportation litigation, product liability, and commercial disputes.

The office is led by Scott Ruksakiati, Midwest & Central Regional Managing Partner and Chicago Branch Office Managing Partner, an accomplished trial attorney with more than 30 years of litigation experience.

Scott has successfully first-chaired numerous jury trials and commercial arbitrations and is recognized for his strategic approach to litigation, including obtaining favorable resolutions through dispositive motions, mediation, and trial.

You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced litigators who value collaboration, thoughtful case preparation, and the important role paralegals play in delivering excellent client outcomes.

Be an Essential Part of the Litigation Team

At Tyson & Mendes, our paralegals are more than support staff. They are valued members of the litigation team.

In this role, you’ll contribute to meaningful casework, including discovery, document management, case organization, litigation deadlines, and trial preparation. You’ll work closely with attorneys who appreciate initiative, attention to detail, strong communication, and a proactive approach to litigation support.

We are looking for someone who enjoys taking ownership of their work, anticipating team needs, and helping cases move forward efficiently.

Local Team. National Resources. Real Opportunities.

Our Northbrook office offers the connection and collaboration of a close-knit local team, backed by the resources of a growing national law firm.

You’ll benefit from:

• Direct collaboration with experienced trial attorneys and regional leadership
• A supportive, communicative team environment
• Substantive involvement in complex insurance defense litigation
• Access to national paralegal and administrative resources
• Professional development and opportunities to strengthen your litigation skills
• A competitive billable‑hours bonus program that recognizes your contributions

We believe great paralegals are essential to great litigation teams, and we are committed to creating an environment where your work is valued.

Hybrid Flexibility With Meaningful Team Connection

This position follows a hybrid schedule requiring ONE days per week in our Northbrook office, with additional in‑office attendance as needed for trial preparation or other business needs.

Candidates must be able and willing to commute to Northbrook, Illinois, and be available to work onsite as required.

Build Your Career With Tyson & Mendes

If you’re an experienced litigation paralegal who takes pride in your work, enjoys being part of a collaborative team, and wants to contribute to sophisticated litigation alongside accomplished trial attorneys, we’d love to meet you.

Bring your experience. Grow your skills. Make an impact.

Join Tyson & Mendes and be part of a team committed to excellence in litigation and exceptional client service.

Responsibilities

• Ability to assist attorneys with propounding and responding to discovery (interrogatories, requests for admissions, and request for production, subpoenas, and preparing deposition binders) and motions (preparation of any supporting documents and exhibits, and preparing hearing binders)
• Ability to manage trial preparation including: coordination of witnesses and travel, trial exhibits, charts, trial notebook, subpoenas, and page lines
• Independently obtain, review and organize medical records/medical billings, calculate damages including medical expenses, lost wages and property damage
• Work as part of a team with all levels of experiences
• Routine communications with clients, experts, and attorneys about case status and preparation

Requirements

• Paralegal certification
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience as a litigation paralegal
• Experience with litigation in the state of Illinois is highly encouraged
• Solid understanding of civil litigation (state and federal deadlines and rules)
• Able to work in office 1 day a week and as needed for trial prep (707 Combined Centre on Skokie Blvd, Northbrook, IL)
• High proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint and Outlook and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision
• Articulate, organized and a team player with excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Professional appearance and demeanor

Compensation Package

• Hourly pay range of $30-$43/hour, depending on experience
• Overtime paid at 1.5× the regular hourly rate, as needed
• Paralegals are eligible for an annual bonus ranging from $250-$3,000
• Employees receive a monthly technology reimbursement of $60
• Comprehensive benefits coverage offered, including plans available at zero employee cost (average annual employee contribution for health/vision/dental coverage is $700-$1,700)
• Employees benefit from a 401(k) program that includes a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the following 4-5%
• Paid parental leave at base pay rate

Benefits

• 37.5-hour standard workweek designed to promote balance and prevent burnout
• Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
• Vacation time is accrued annually at the employee’s base rate
• Internal diversity