Paralegal

LHH; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with match and profit sharing

Maternity and paternity leave

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a Chicago law firm to hire a Litigation Paralegal for its growing litigation practice. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment, is highly organized, and wants exposure to sophisticated litigation matters beyond routine document review.

The role will support state and federal filings nationwide, manage deadlines and matter information, and grow into more substantive paralegal work.

Qualifications

• Litigation experience or strong litigation fundamentals.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Resourceful, proactive, and comfortable researching answers independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage state and federal court filings and e-filing across jurisdictions.
• Track deadlines, court rules, and filing requirements.
• Calendar litigation deadlines and maintain matter information.
• Prepare initial drafts of routine motions and settlement agreements.
• Communicate with courts and judges' chambers as needed.
• Support attorneys across a national litigation practice.

Skills

Litigation experience

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Independent research

Team player

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Litigation Paralegal | Direct Hire | Chicago, IL

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a Chicago law firm to hire a Litigation Paralegal for its growing litigation practice. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment, is highly organized, and wants exposure to sophisticated litigation matters without being stuck primarily in document review.

The firm is open to junior through experienced paralegal candidates and is willing to develop the right person.

Location: Chicago Loop
Schedule: Hybrid 2/3 schedule
Hours: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Compensation: Approximately $60,000–$105,000+ depending on experience
Type: Direct Hire

What You’ll Do

• Manage state and federal court filings and e‑filings across multiple jurisdictions
• Track deadlines, court rules, judges' standing orders, and filing requirements
• Calendar litigation deadlines and maintain matter information
• Manage case documents and assist with overall case organization
• Prepare initial drafts of routine motions, including extensions of time
• Assist with initial drafts of settlement agreements and other routine legal documents
• Communicate with courts and judges' chambers as needed
• Support attorneys across a national litigation practice
• Take ownership of assigned client matters as experience develops
• Assist with both administrative and substantive paralegal responsibilities

What We’re Looking For

• Litigation experience or strong litigation fundamentals
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities
• Resourceful, proactive, and comfortable researching answers independently
• Team-oriented and willing to jump in wherever needed
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Preferred Experience

• Federal court litigation
• State and federal e‑filing
• Multi-jurisdictional filings
• Drafting routine motions and extensions
• Class action or mass arbitration matters
• Settlement agreement preparation

Financial-services litigation experience is a plus but not required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with match and profit sharing
• Maternity and paternity leave

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Hybrid schedule with only two required in-office days
• Small, collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Exposure to sophisticated litigation in state and federal courts nationwide
• Opportunity to work on individual matters, class actions, and mass arbitrations
• Chance to develop beyond administrative tasks into more substantive paralegal work
• Opportunity to take ownership of specific client matters
• Collaborative culture with attorneys and paralegals working closely together

• No formal billable-hour requirement currently

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