Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal

ICES: Data, Discovery, Better Health; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Zayed Law Offices in the Chicago area is seeking a Paralegal to support a busy litigation team. You will manage discovery, subpoenas, and court filings, coordinate deposition logistics, and maintain accurate case files. The role emphasizes organization, confidentiality, and precise document handling.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree or 5 years of legal experience, with paralegal certification preferred. Spanish is a plus, and the work is in person at our Joliet office.

Qualifications

• Legal administrative expertise including subpoenas, filings, and depositions scheduling.
• Strong organizational and time management to handle high-priority cases and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients, attorneys, and court personnel.
• Detail-oriented with ability to prepare accurate summaries and settlement statements.
• Proficiency navigating Odyssey, LexisNexis, and PACER and related office software.

Responsibilities

• Draft, file, and serve legal documents; ensure court deadlines are met.
• Coordinate deposition logistics and prep clients/doctors; organize records.
• Manage client communications and case progress updates.
• Prepare specials summaries, medical records, and billing documentation.
• Assist in lien resolutions and drafting settlement statements.
• Maintain case files and Treater lists in Neos and hard files.
• Schedule legal calls, meetings, and deposition prep sessions.

Skills

Legal administration

Organization & time management

Communication & interpersonal

Attention to detail

Legal research platforms

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

5 years legal experience

Paralegal Certification (preferred)

Spanish (preferred)

Tools

Odyssey

LexisNexis

PACER

Job description

About Zayed Law:

Zayed Law is a prestigious personal injury law office with roots in the Chicago-Land area. Adam Zayed founded Zayed Law Offices in 2009 with the intention of re-writing the standard for personal injury representation. Adam has worked to represent his clients with conviction in court and compassion in the office. Zayed Law Offices has the goal of growing nation-wide and becoming a family trusted name in personal injury. Your role is an important part of realizing this dream and representing clients in a time when they are hurting and need support.

Position Overview:

The litigation team is responsible for all identified and assigned cases that need litigation in order to maximize client compensation. Paralegals support attorneys throughout the entire litigation process, providing critical assistance in case preparation and management. Responsibilities include drafting and organizing legal documents, managing discovery, coordinating subpoenas, and maintaining accurate case files. The Litigation Paralegal plays an essential role in ensuring smooth case progression and successful outcomes for Zayed Law Office’s clients.

Responsibilities:

• Execute directives and legal tasks assigned by AJZ and assigned attorneys, including high-priority case management and special project coordination.
• Draft, file, and serve legal documents such as subpoenas, HIPAA orders, and court filings; ensure compliance with court procedures and deadlines.
• Coordinate deposition logistics, including scheduling attorneys, prepping clients and doctors, and organizing relevant records and summaries.
• Manage communication with clients regarding case progress, treatment updates, and deposition preparation and document in Neos.
• Prepare and maintain specials summaries, medical records, billing documentation, and supplemental records for active cases.
• Handle lien resolutions and assist in drafting accurate settlement statements and reduction requests.
• Ensure accuracy in documentation for emails, faxes and eservice.
• Conduct research and case tracking using platforms such as Odyssey, LexisNexis, and PACER.
• Maintain and organize case files, treater lists, and related legal documents for litigation support in both Neos and in hard files.
• Schedule and manage legal calls, meetings, and deposition prep sessions for attorneys and clients.
• Promote a professional office culture by upholding confidentiality, integrity, and strong internal communication.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill or abilities required as a pre-requisite to the position.

Relevant Job Skills and Abilities:

• In-depth legal administrative expertise, including knowledge of subpoenas, court filings, service of process, and deposition scheduling.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities to handle high-priority cases, coordinate multiple deadlines, and maintain meticulously organized records and case files.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling clear and professional interactions with clients, attorneys, medical providers, and court personnel.
• Highly analytical and detail-oriented, skilled in preparing accurate specials summaries, treatment updates, and settlement statements with precision.
• Proficient in navigating legal platforms and databases such as Odyssey, LexisNexis, and PACER, alongside office software for document preparation and scheduling.

Education and/or Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree or 5 years of experience in legal work
• Paralegal Certification preferred but not required
• 1 year in the personal injury sector preferred but not required
• Spanish Preferred but not Required

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person