Litigation Paralegal — Trial-Ready Support

Johnson and Bell Ltd; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Profit Sharing

Safe Harbor Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Johnson & Bell seeks a full-time Litigation Paralegal to join our Chicago Office. This role provides litigation support to attorneys in a fast-paced defense practice.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities while delivering exceptional client service. Responsibilities include summarizing records, preparing chronologies and timelines, drafting subpoenas, assisting through all phases of litigation, and maintaining case files.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certificate required; both preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of law firm experience.
• Experience summarizing medical records.
• Experience preparing subpoenas.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Summarize and organize medical records.
• Prepare medical chronologies and timelines.
• Prepare Excel spreadsheets with medical specials.
• Prepare subpoenas and coordinate records collection.
• Assist attorney throughout all phases of litigation, including trial preparation.
• Draft legal correspondence and other litigation-related documents.
• Maintain and organize electronic case files.
• Perform additional paralegal duties as assigned to support the litigation team.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Johnson & Bell seeks a full-time Litigation Paralegal to join our Chicago Office. This role provides litigation support to attorneys in a fast-paced defense practice.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities while delivering exceptional client service. Responsibilities include summarizing records, preparing chronologies and timelines, drafting subpoenas, assisting through all phases of litigation, and maintaining case files.