Litigation Paralegal: Trial-Ready, Hybrid & Mentorship

M&A Law Firm P.C.; Schaumburg (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Fitness facility

Mentorship program

Hybrid schedule after onboarding

Job summary

M&A Law Firm, P.C. is a boutique civil litigation firm with offices in Schaumburg and Chicago seeking a litigation paralegal to join our Schaumburg office.

You will work directly with attorneys on active cases from intake through trial; you will own deadlines, draft real work product, and support the litigation team. We support long-term careers, including pursuing a law license, and welcome foreign-trained attorneys to apply.

Qualifications

• At least three years of civil litigation experience, including trial preparation.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Track record of managing deadlines and court calendars.
• Clear, professional communication with clients and courts.
• Trial support experience, including exhibit management.
• Foreign-trained attorneys are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for trial by organizing exhibits, documents, and evidence so everything is ready for court.
• Conduct legal research and give attorneys clear, usable findings to support case strategy.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, and discovery, with close attention to accuracy and court rules.
• Coordinate depositions, meetings, and court appearances with clients, witnesses, and experts.
• Track deadlines and court dates and manage the calendar so nothing is missed.
• Maintain organized, current case files in Smokeball.
• Support attorneys at trial by taking notes, managing exhibits, and handling needs as they come up.

Skills

Civil litigation

Deadline management

Legal research

Legal writing

Clear communication

Trial support

Tools

Smokeball

Job description

M&A Law Firm, P.C. is a boutique civil litigation firm with offices in Schaumburg and Chicago seeking a litigation paralegal to join our Schaumburg office.

You will work directly with attorneys on active cases from intake through trial; you will own deadlines, draft real work product, and support the litigation team. We support long-term careers, including pursuing a law license, and welcome foreign-trained attorneys to apply.