Litigation Paralegal - Chicago - (On- site)

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in all phases of complex business disputes from inception through trial and resolution. The role requires exceptional organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate will draft and revise pleadings, assist with written discovery, conduct legal research, and manage case files.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Commercial litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Experience filing documents in both state and federal courts.
• Knowledge of electronic filing systems and court procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with document management, case management, and e-discovery platforms.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
• Self-motivated professional with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, prepare, and revise pleadings, motions, subpoenas, notices, and other legal documents.
• Assist with all phases of written discovery, including drafting and organising interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admission, and related responses.
• Conduct legal and factual research and prepare summaries for attorney review.
• Gather, analyse, organise, and summarise records, documents, and supporting materials.
• Prepare and file documents in state and federal courts using electronic filing systems.
• Monitor court dockets and ensure compliance with applicable court rules and deadlines.
• Maintain litigation calendars and track key dates, hearings, and filing requirements.
• Coordinate service of process and filing-related logistics.
• Organise and maintain electronic and physical case files.
• Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, and other litigation events.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, experts, vendors, and court personnel.
• Assist with document management, case tracking, and litigation workflow processes.
• Maintain accurate case information within litigation support and case management systems.
• Support attorneys with all aspects of hearing and trial preparation.
• Prepare exhibit lists, trial binders, witness files, demonstratives, and other case materials.
• Coordinate logistics for hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and trials.
• Provide courtroom and trial support when required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated professional

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Electronic filing systems

Microsoft Office Suite

E-discovery platforms

Document/case management systems

Job description

Litigation Paralegal

About the Opportunity

A growing litigation practice is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in all phases of complex business disputes. This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated litigation matters from case inception through trial and resolution. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This individual should be proactive, resourceful, and able to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys, clients, and outside parties.

Position Overview

Litigation Support

Draft, prepare, and revise pleadings, motions, subpoenas, notices, and other legal documents.

Assist with all phases of written discovery, including drafting and organising interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admission, and related responses.

Conduct legal and factual research and prepare summaries for attorney review.

Gather, analyse, organise, and summarise records, documents, and supporting materials.

Court Filings & Docketing Management

Prepare and file documents in state and federal courts using electronic filing systems.

Monitor court dockets and ensure compliance with applicable court rules and deadlines.

Maintain litigation calendars and track key dates, hearings, and filing requirements.

Coordinate service of process and filing-related logistics.

Case Management

Organise and maintain electronic and physical case files.

Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, and other litigation events.

Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, experts, vendors, and court personnel.

Assist with document management, case tracking, and litigation workflow processes.

Maintain accurate case information within litigation support and case management systems.

Trial Preparation

Support attorneys with all aspects of hearing and trial preparation.

Prepare exhibit lists, trial binders, witness files, demonstratives, and other case materials.

Coordinate logistics for hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and trials.

Provide courtroom and trial support when required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Commercial litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Experience filing documents in both state and federal courts.
• Knowledge of electronic filing systems and court procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with document management, case management, and e-discovery platforms.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
• Self-motivated professional with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Opportunity to work on sophisticated commercial litigation matters with significant responsibility and attorney interaction.

Collaborative and professional work environment with opportunities for growth.

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.

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