Paralegal

Ascendion; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendion in Chicago, IL is seeking a skilled Family Law Paralegal to draft and prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, and other case-related documents. You will manage cases from intake through resolution, coordinate hearings, maintain client communication, and assist attorneys with trial prep, document review, and court filings.

You will work in a fast-paced environment requiring meticulous organization and effective communication, handling a high-volume caseload while ensuring accuracy and

Qualifications

• 2–10+ years of experience as a Family Law Paralegal.
• Strong knowledge of family law procedures, court rules, and legal document preparation.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and case management skills with the ability to handle a high-volume caseload.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare family law pleadings, motions, discovery, financial disclosures, and other case-related documents.
• Manage cases from intake through resolution, including calendaring deadlines, coordinating hearings, and maintaining client communication.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, document review, legal research, and court filings.

Skills

Family law knowledge

Case management

Legal research

Job description

• Draft and prepare family law pleadings, motions, discovery, financial disclosures, and other case-related documents.
• Manage cases from intake through resolution, including calendaring deadlines, coordinating hearings, and maintaining client communication.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, document review, legal research, and court filings.

Qualifications

• 2–10+ years of experience as a Family Law Paralegal.
• Strong knowledge of family law procedures, court rules, and legal document preparation.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and case management skills with the ability to handle a high-volume caseload.

Salary and Other Compensation

• The annual salary for this position is between $80,000-$110,000 annually, plus bonus. Factors which may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: