Litigation Paralegal — Hybrid, High-Impact Cases

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Orionplacement is seeking a litigation paralegal to join our Chicago-based team. You will file pleadings, draft motions, coordinate discovery, and manage deadlines across multiple matters with attorneys and staff.

After a 90-day in-office onboarding, the role shifts to a hybrid schedule. The position offers $80,000.00–$100,000.00 per year, strong benefits, and professional development opportunities to grow within the practice.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience required.
• Strong drafting, e-filing, calendaring, discovery, and case management skills.
• Excellent organization, communication, and time-management abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple time-sensitive matters with attorneys and staff.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and case management systems.

Responsibilities

• E-file pleadings and documents with state and federal courts.
• Draft demand letters, complaints, motions, discovery requests/responses.
• Assist with EEOC and related administrative matters.
• Review, organize, and index discovery materials.
• Manage multiple client matters, deadlines, and file documentation with limited supervision.
• Calculate litigation deadlines and maintain calendars in case management systems.
• Conduct occasional legal research and assist attorneys with case prep.
• Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, opposing counsel, courts, and stakeholders.
• Maintain timely billing entries, targeting about 25 hours per week.
• Participate in team meetings and support training for new team members.

Skills

Litigation paralegal experience

E-filing

Calendaring

Discovery

Case management

Microsoft Office

Written communication

Time management

Research

Analytical skills

Education

Paralegal certification preferred

Tools

Case management systems

Electronic court filing platforms

EEOC platforms

Job description

Orionplacement is seeking a litigation paralegal to join our Chicago-based team. You will file pleadings, draft motions, coordinate discovery, and manage deadlines across multiple matters with attorneys and staff.

After a 90-day in-office onboarding, the role shifts to a hybrid schedule. The position offers $80,000.00–$100,000.00 per year, strong benefits, and professional development opportunities to grow within the practice.