Litigation Paralegal: Trial Prep & E-Discovery Pro

Jobtailor; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Chicago, IL seeks a seasoned paralegal with defense litigation experience to support trial preparation and e-discovery operations. You will prepare briefs, pleadings, motions, and discovery documents for attorney review, manage subpoenas, and coordinate with courts and vendors.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of defense litigation, LexisNexis proficiency, and strong organizational skills to handle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. A Paralegal Certificate is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years in defense litigation.
• Experience with e-discovery and ESI databases.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency with LexisNexis.
• Experience tracking billable time.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Adobe, Nuance, and e-discovery tools (Ipro, Relativity, Concordance, Summation).
• Paralegal Certificate from ABA-approved institution preferred.
• E-discovery project management experience.
• Experience with commercial, medical malpractice, product liability, personal injury, and/or IP litigation preferred.
• Resume and cover letter required.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys through life cycle of complex litigation, emphasizing trial preparation and trial support.
• Prepare legal documents for attorney review and approval.
• Manage discovery preparation and coordinate discovery-related activities.
• Investigate facts and applicable law to assist case strategy and litigation preparation.
• Conduct legal research and analyze statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, and legal codes.
• Review discovery and prepare, issue, and track subpoenas for records and depositions.
• Prepare case information for expert witnesses.
• Abstract depositions and organize key case information.
• Prepare indexes and maintain comprehensive document and case files.
• Maintain case databases and enter case information into NetDocs.
• Manage calendar and tickler systems to ensure timely court deadlines.
• Coordinate with courts, opposing counsel, clients, experts, vendors, and other litigation professionals.
• Work with internal and external vendors during the e-discovery process.
• Prepare for hearings, depositions, and trials; organize exhibits and materials.
• Take ownership of time-sensitive assignments and ensure trial team readiness.
• Coordinate trial materials and information for attorneys and litigation teams.
• Support attorneys during preparation leading up to trial and throughout proceedings.

Skills

Defense litigation

E-discovery

Legal research

Trial preparation

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Ipro

Relativity

Concordance

Summation

NetDocs

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Nuance

LexisNexis

Job description

Jobtailor in Chicago, IL seeks a seasoned paralegal with defense litigation experience to support trial preparation and e-discovery operations. You will prepare briefs, pleadings, motions, and discovery documents for attorney review, manage subpoenas, and coordinate with courts and vendors.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of defense litigation, LexisNexis proficiency, and strong organizational skills to handle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. A Paralegal Certificate is preferred.