Paralegal

Clyde & Co US LLP; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Flexibility

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Referral Rewards

Mentorship & Career Growth

Engaging Culture

Inclusive Parental Leave

Wellbeing Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Job summary

Benefits include hybrid flexibility, generous PTO and holidays, referral rewards, mentorship and career development, and a comprehensive benefits package. Salary ranges from $60,000 to $70,000 with a firm commitment to inclusion and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Litigation experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with court websites and e-filing procedures.
• Well-developed organization and time management skills.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a busy caseload.
• Draft and update spreadsheets to track case status.
• Assist in document review, organization and production; prepare privilege logs.
• Assist with depositions, exhibit prep and digest deposition transcripts.
• Organize files, pleadings, discovery and related materials.
• Review court dockets and e-filing notifications.
• Assist counsel across pre-trial, trial and post-trial phases.
• Prepare pleadings, discovery demands/responses, trial lists, and other docs.
• Intake and organize large document productions from clients and others.

Skills

Litigation experience

Excellent written communication

Attention to detail

Court websites / e-filing

Organization & time management

Handling sensitive information

Under pressure / fast-paced

Adaptability

Strong academics

Willing to learn software

Intellectual curiosity

Job description

Clyde & Co is seeking a Paralegal in Chicago with 0-3 years of experience. The opportunity is suited to someone who thrives within a busy, stimulating and fast‑paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a busy caseload
• Draft, update and maintain spreadsheets to track status of cases
• Assisting in document review, organization and production and prepare privilege logs
• Assisting with depositions, exhibit preparation and digesting deposition transcripts
• General case maintenance (organization of files such as correspondence, pleadings, discovery, etc.)
• Reviewing court dockets and electronic filing notifications
• Assist counsel with all phases of litigation (pre‑trial, trial and post‑trial)
• Preparation of pleadings, discovery demands, discovery responses, trial lists, and other litigation documents
• Intake and organization of voluminous document production received from clients, opposing parties, and non‑parties

Required Qualifications

• Litigation experience is preferred for this position
• Excellent written and communication skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Familiarity with Court websites and e‑filing procedures
• Well‑developed organization and time management skills
• Ability to handle highly sensitive information
• Ability to gracefully work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment
• Flexibility and adapts well to changes in workload
• Strong academic credentials
• Willing and able to learn new software
• Intellectual curiosity

Why Join Us?

• Hybrid Work Flexibility–Enjoy a perfect balance between remote and in‑office work.
• Paid Time Off–Accrue 20 days of paid time off and 11 firm paid holidays.
• Referral Rewards–Earn generous bonuses for introducing talented colleagues to our team.
• Mentorship& Career Growth–Access strong mentorship, global training programs, and career development support.
• Engaging Culture–Participate in exciting social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities.
• Inclusive Parental Leave–Six months fully paid, for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood.
• Wellbeing Benefits–$300 per calendar year for a variety of wellness activities as well as Wellbeing Day dedicated to you, free from work, to focus on your mental, physical, and emotional health.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits–Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability, for you and your family.
• Retirement Benefits–Starts on day one and 100% vested.

The salary range for this position is $60,000-$70,000.

The range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

This is the job description as constituted at present; however, the Firm reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.

The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide.

Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly.

We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net‑Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Our Commitment Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.

We’re a global law firm working with businesses at the heart of global trade and commerce. But we’re so much more than that. Our collective drive, our pursuit of excellence and our ambition to do our best for our clients, and each other has fuelled our growth for over 90 years.

It’s an exciting time to work with us. With challenging cases, impactful client projects, growing teams and new offices, you’ll work in a fast‑paced environment with rewarding outcomes. Collectively, we strive towards our shared goal of consistently delivering exceptional outcomes and bringing the best out in each other.

Explore where you could work with us. Our early careers programmes differ from any other law firm, because of our rich learning experience coupled with our opportunities to work directly with clients. In return, we ask you to bring your ambition and collaborative mind to support the firm’s continued success and growth.

With over 65 offices in 26 countries, wherever you’re based, you’ll be empowered to accelerate your career doing interesting, stimulating work, achieving your potential and delivering exceptional outcomes. Discover where we are based. Here, you’re in good company. With over 5,500 individuals with offices in every time zone, our drive for success is continuous, reaching across the globe. Our people stay with us because we invest in strong relationships and value shared success.