Senior Employment Litigation Paralegal - Trial & Discovery

McDermott Will & Schulte; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott Will & Schulte is seeking an Employment Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys across all phases of employment litigation. The role involves case management, drafting documents, and coordinating discovery and trial logistics under supervision.

This position requires experience in a mid-to-large law firm or corporate setting. The candidate will organize case files, perform legal research, file documents with courts, and assist with trial preparation and post-trial filings.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of related work experience in a mid-to-large size law firm or corporation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Understand employment law, labor regulations, and workplace compliance requirements.
• Organize, index and maintain case files.
• Assist with the preparation and drafting of various legal documents including transmittal letters, subpoenas, and case summaries for attorney review.
• Prepare and file documents with federal and state courts, arbitration and dispute resolution bodies, and government agencies.
• Act as custodian of documents, media, and databases relevant to active cases.
• Perform cite checking and Bluebooking.
• Conduct legal research and manage discovery process.
• Prepare for trials in federal and state court and provide trial support, including maintaining exhibit and witness lists and filing court documents.
• Gather case-related materials including contracts, witness and expert files, and exhibits.
• Maintain departmental docketing calendar to ensure timely filings.
• Prepare trial workspaces, including coordinating with IT and outside vendors regarding war room and courtroom equipment.
• Prepare and file post trial filings.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Tools

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

McDermott Will & Schulte is seeking an Employment Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys across all phases of employment litigation. The role involves case management, drafting documents, and coordinating discovery and trial logistics under supervision.

This position requires experience in a mid-to-large law firm or corporate setting. The candidate will organize case files, perform legal research, file documents with courts, and assist with trial preparation and post-trial filings.