Litigation Paralegal - Personal Injury (Chicago)

Beacon Hill; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Beacon Hill Staffing Group in Chicago seeks a Litigation Paralegal with experience in personal injury matters to support its litigation team in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment. This role offers involvement in all stages of case development and trial preparation.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years supporting litigation, excellent organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with standard office software. Collaboration within a team is essential.

Qualifikationen

• At least 3 years of experience supporting litigation matters, with focus on personal injury or multidistrict litigation.
• Strong organizational abilities and careful attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and manage competing priorities effectively.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with legal practice tools and standard office software.
• Comfortable working collaboratively within a team environment.
• Demonstrated initiative and willingness to take on new tasks and responsibilities.

Aufgaben

• Provide support to attorneys throughout the lifecycle of personal injury cases, from initial intake through resolution or trial.
• Prepare legal documents including pleadings, discovery materials, and routine correspondence.
• Maintain case files and monitor litigation deadlines to ensure timely case progression.
• Schedule and coordinate depositions, court appearances, and related filings.
• Serve as a point of contact for clients, healthcare providers, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel.
• Review, organize, and summarize medical records, billing statements, and other evidentiary materials.
• Assist with trial readiness, including preparing exhibits, organizing case materials, and coordinating witnesses.

Jobbeschreibung

Position Summary

A Chicago-based legal practice is seeking a Litigation Paralegal with experience in personal injury matters to support its litigation team. This role is suited for someone who is highly organized, proactive, and comfortable working in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment. The position offers the opportunity to be involved in all stages of case development and trial preparation.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide support to attorneys throughout the lifecycle of personal injury cases, from initial intake through resolution or trial
• Prepare legal documents including pleadings, discovery materials, and routine correspondence
• Maintain case files and monitor litigation deadlines to ensure timely case progression
• Schedule and coordinate depositions, court appearances, and related filings
• Serve as a point of contact for clients, healthcare providers, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel
• Review, organize, and summarize medical records, billing statements, and other evidentiary materials
• Assist with trial readiness, including preparing exhibits, organizing case materials, and coordinating witnesses

Required Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience supporting litigation matters, with a focus on complex plaintiff litigation, mass tort, personal injury or multidistrict litigation
• Strong organizational abilities and careful attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and manage competing priorities effectively
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with legal practice tools and standard office software
• Comfortable working collaboratively within a team environment
• Demonstrated initiative and willingness to take on new tasks and responsibilities

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.