Litigation Paralegal: Complex Disputes & Trial Prep

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

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.