Paralegal

M&A Law Firm P.C.; Schaumburg (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Fitness facility

Mentorship program

Hybrid schedule after onboarding

Job summary

M&A Law Firm, P.C. is a boutique civil litigation firm with offices in Schaumburg and Chicago seeking a litigation paralegal to join our Schaumburg office.

You will work directly with attorneys on active cases from intake through trial; you will own deadlines, draft real work product, and support the litigation team. We support long-term careers, including pursuing a law license, and welcome foreign-trained attorneys to apply.

Qualifications

• At least three years of civil litigation experience, including trial preparation.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Track record of managing deadlines and court calendars.
• Clear, professional communication with clients and courts.
• Trial support experience, including exhibit management.
• Foreign-trained attorneys are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for trial by organizing exhibits, documents, and evidence so everything is ready for court.
• Conduct legal research and give attorneys clear, usable findings to support case strategy.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, and discovery, with close attention to accuracy and court rules.
• Coordinate depositions, meetings, and court appearances with clients, witnesses, and experts.
• Track deadlines and court dates and manage the calendar so nothing is missed.
• Maintain organized, current case files in Smokeball.
• Support attorneys at trial by taking notes, managing exhibits, and handling needs as they come up.

Skills

Civil litigation

Deadline management

Legal research

Legal writing

Clear communication

Trial support

Tools

Smokeball

Job description

M&A Law Firm, P.C. is a boutique civil litigation firm with locations in Schaumburg and Chicago. Recently recognized as Firm of the Year by the South Asian Bar Association, we are a growing, fast-paced firm looking for a litigation paralegal to join our Schaumburg office.

Our paralegals work directly with our attorneys on active cases from intake through trial. You will not be one of dozens of paralegals doing document review. You will own deadlines, draft real work product, and support our attorneys through the litigation process. If you want to be trusted with meaningful work and grow quickly, this is the job for you.

We also invest in long-term careers. We support paralegals who are pursuing a law license, and there is a path to an associate attorney role for those who become licensed in Illinois. Attorneys trained and licensed in other countries are welcome to apply.

What you will do

Litigation Paralegal

M&A Law Firm, P.C.|Schaumburg, Illinois

About the role

M&A Law Firm, P.C. is a boutique civil litigation firm with locations in Schaumburg and Chicago. Recently recognized as Firm of the Year by the South Asian Bar Association, we are a growing, fast-paced firm looking for a litigation paralegal to join our Schaumburg office.

Our paralegals work directly with our attorneys on active cases from intake through trial. You will not be one of dozens of paralegals doing document review. You will own deadlines, draft real work product, and support our attorneys through the litigation process. If you want to be trusted with meaningful work and grow quickly, this is the job for you.

We also invest in long‑term careers. We support paralegals who are pursuing a law license, and there is a path to an associate attorney role for those who become licensed in Illinois. Attorneys trained and licensed in other countries are welcome to apply.

What you will do

• Prepare for trial by organizing exhibits, documents, and evidence so everything is ready for court.


• Conduct legal research and give attorneys clear, usable findings to support case strategy.


• Draft and review pleadings, motions, and discovery, with close attention to accuracy and court rules.


• Coordinate depositions, meetings, and court appearances with clients, witnesses, and experts.


• Track deadlines and court dates and manage the calendar so nothing is missed.


• Maintain organized, current case files in Smokeball.


• Support attorneys at trial by taking notes, managing exhibits, and handling needs as they come up.

What we are looking for

• At least three years of civil litigation experience, including trial preparation and drafting.


• Strong legal research and writing skills.


• A track record of managing deadlines and court calendars without reminders.


• Clear, professional communication with clients, witnesses, opposing counsel, and courts.


• Trial support experience, including exhibit management and note‑taking.


• Foreign‑trained attorneys are encouraged to apply. We will consider your legal training and practice experience.

Who will thrive here

• You take ownership of your work and your deadlines.


• You identify problems early and fix them before they affect a case.


• You hold yourself to a high standard of accuracy and professionalism.


• You are looking to build a long‑term career, not just fill a position.

Compensation and benefits

• $65,000 to $85,000 base salary, based on experience, plus an annual performance bonus.


• Hybrid schedule after a 90-day onboarding period.


• Health, dental, and vision insurance, with a firm contribution.


• 401(k) with employer matching after two years.


• Paid time off that grows with tenure, plus 11 paid holidays.


• On-site fitness facility.


• Mentorship from experienced litigators and a path to an associate role for those who become licensed in Illinois.

M&A Law Firm, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer.