Paralegal

Mack & Associates, Ltd.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Mack & Associates, Ltd. seeks an experienced Paralegal to support its litigation team across discovery, trial preparation, and arbitration. The role requires a minimum of 5 years of substantial litigation experience and familiarity with CM/ECF, PACER, and multiple case-management tools.

A paralegal certification (ABA-approved) is preferred and a hybrid schedule is offered. Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, organizing documents, coordinating depositions, and liaising with clients,

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of substantial litigation paralegal experience.
• Experience supporting matters through discovery and trial, including arbitration.
• ABA-approved paralegal certification preferred.
• Familiarity with federal/state court procedures and e-filing (CM/ECF, PACER).
• Proficiency with legal tech and document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Support litigation through all stages: discovery, motion practice, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Organize case documents, manage discovery materials, and assist with e-discovery.
• Prepare pleadings, exhibits, deposition materials, affidavits, and trial materials.
• Coordinate with attorneys, clients, witnesses, experts, and vendors to stay on schedule.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Litigation experience

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Self-direction

Education

ABA-approved paralegal certification

Tools

CM/ECF

PACER

Opus 2

TextMap

CaseMap

iManage

Everlaw

Relativity

Trial Director

Microsoft Office

OneLegal

File & ServeXpress

Westlaw

NetDocuments

Job description

A growing law firm is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join its legal team. This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned professional with a minimum of 5–10 years of experience who enjoys supporting complex matters and working closely with attorneys from case development through trial and arbitration. The salary range for this position is $80,000–$105,000 depending on experience, plus generous bonus. The Paralegal will be responsible for a variety of case-related functions, including discovery, legal documentation, court filings, research, trial preparation, and coordination with clients, witnesses, experts, opposing counsel, courts, and vendors. The ideal candidate will have substantial litigation experience, strong knowledge of federal and state court procedures, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a demanding environment. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including but not limited to medical coverage, a 401(k), paid time off, and a generous hybrid schedule.

Key Responsibilities of the Paralegal:

• Provide support throughout the various stages of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, depositions, hearings, trial preparation, and arbitration.
• Manage case documents and discovery materials, including organizing files, coordinating document collection and production, maintaining databases, and assisting with e-discovery processes.
• Prepare and organize pleadings, exhibits, deposition materials, affidavits, privilege logs, correspondence, trial materials, and other documents for attorney review.
• Assist attorneys and witnesses with preparation for depositions, hearings, and trials, including coordinating exhibits, case materials, and other trial-related needs.
• Conduct factual and legal research, review and summarize deposition testimony, and compile information for attorneys.
• Handle electronic filings and related deadlines in federal and state courts, including use of CM/ECF and PACER, while following jurisdiction-specific filing and service requirements.
• Coordinate with attorneys, clients, courts, witnesses, experts, opposing counsel, co-counsel, vendors, and other outside contacts to keep matters organized and on schedule.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive case information.
• Take ownership of additional projects and responsibilities as needed to support the litigation team.

Qualifications of the Paralegal:

• Minimum of 5 years of substantial litigation paralegal experience required.
• Experience supporting litigation matters through multiple stages, including discovery and trial, with experience preparing for and supporting arbitration matters.
• Paralegal certification from an ABA-approved program is preferred.
• Knowledge of federal court procedures and electronic filing, including CM/ECF and PACER, with the ability to work across filing requirements in multiple jurisdictions.
• Proficiency with legal technology is preferred, including document management, e-discovery, trial support, and electronic filing systems. Relevant platforms may include Opus 2, TextMap, CaseMap, iManage or a comparable document management system, Everlaw, Relativity, Trial Director, Microsoft Office, OneLegal, File & ServeXpress, Westlaw and NetDocuments.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to handle document preparation, proofreading, research, and multiple deadlines.
• Self-directed and dependable with sound judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with attorneys, clients, legal support staff, courts, vendors, experts, and other outside contacts.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in a fast-paced litigation environment.