Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal

Orion Placement; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing plaintiff personal injury law firm in downtown Chicago is seeking a motivated Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys on various cases. This role offers a competitive compensation package, career advancement, and a supportive team environment. Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year of litigation experience and strong organizational skills.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision

401(k) with Safe Harbor contributions

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• 1+ years of litigation experience in personal injury or related fields is preferred.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in handling all aspects of personal injury litigation.
• Manage case files and track deadlines.
• Draft legal documents and correspondence.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Spanish-speaking skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Note: This position requires employees to be on-site five days a week at the downtown Chicago, IL office.

About Our Client

Our client is a growing plaintiff personal injury law firm dedicated to advocating for individuals who have been injured due to negligence. They are expanding their team and seeking a motivated Litigation Paralegal to support their attorneys in handling a variety of personal injury cases.

Job Description

• Assist attorneys with all aspects of personal injury litigation, from case inception to resolution.
• Conduct initial client interviews and schedule formal intakes.
• Review and summarize medical records and bills.
• Manage case files, track deadlines, and maintain case calendars.
• Draft correspondence, pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Open insurance claims and communicate with adjusters.
• Research and collect evidence for pre-suit investigations.
• Draft and respond to discovery requests.
• Prepare and file court documents.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of litigation experience, strongly preferred any of the following: personal injury, nursing home negligence, medical malpractice, asbestos/toxic tort litigation or commercial litigation.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Spanish-speaking skills are a plus but not required.

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a firm that is growing and values career advancement.
• Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, and a 401(k) with Safe Harbor contributions.
• Opportunity to develop skills and take on increasing responsibilities.
• Work in a collaborative and supportive team environment.

If you’re a driven litigation paralegal looking for a dynamic role with growth potential, we encourage you to apply!

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Company Description

At Orion Placement, we are sensitive to the candidate experience and pride ourselves on finding better opportunities for those looking for them.

Company Description

At Orion Placement, we are sensitive to the candidate experience and pride ourselves on finding better opportunities for those looking for them.