Public-Sector Litigation Paralegal: Trial & E-Discovery

Robbins Schwartz; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Robbins Schwartz seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our litigation practice group. The role supports attorneys in defending civil rights, employment, tort, and other public-sector liability claims in state and federal court, requiring strong organization and the ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.

You will organize files, draft routine pleadings and discovery requests, coordinate depositions, review records, and assist with trial preparation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or paralegal certificate from an accredited program.
• At least two years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Knowledge of state and federal court procedures and electronic filing systems.
• Experience supporting discovery and document-production processes.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys from case assessment through discovery, trial, and appeal.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files.
• Draft routine pleadings, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, notices.
• Coordinate collection and production of electronic and hard-copy documents.
• Review medical and employment records and deposition transcripts.
• Prepare exhibits, witness materials, and trial binders.
• Monitor court dockets and deadlines; file documents electronically.
• Record billable time and support trial preparation.

Skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

e-discovery platforms

Job description

Robbins Schwartz seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our litigation practice group. The role supports attorneys in defending civil rights, employment, tort, and other public-sector liability claims in state and federal court, requiring strong organization and the ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.

You will organize files, draft routine pleadings and discovery requests, coordinate depositions, review records, and assist with trial preparation.