Senior Litigation Paralegal — Trial & Discovery Expert

Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability (short-term & long-term)

401(k)

Job summary

Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP in Chicago seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal with significant trial preparation and in-court experience to join the team. The role supports attorneys across all litigation phases, from pre-complaint through trial and appeal, emphasizing discovery management and meticulous case organization.

The ideal candidate brings strong organizational discipline, hands-on trial support, and a track record in complex matters, with proficiency in NetDocuments, MS

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-7 years of litigation experience.
• Significant trial preparation and in-court trial support experience.
• Experience supporting complex commercial, product liability, or multi-party litigation preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in NetDocuments or comparable document management systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook; ability to adapt to new software platforms.
• Experience with eDiscovery platforms (e.g., Relativity or similar) preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and superior attention to detail.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks and competing deadlines in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High degree of motivation, accountability, and responsiveness.
• Flexible and willing to work hours needed to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.

Responsibilities

• Strategically organize and maintain comprehensive electronic and physical case files in NetDocuments, ensuring accuracy, version control, and trial-readiness throughout all phases of litigation.
• Maintain key case chronologies, issue trackers, exhibit databases, and document indexes to support efficient attorney access and case strategy development.
• Coordinate with attorneys, experts, vendors, and local counsel to ensure seamless case execution.
• Manage complex discovery processes, including document collection, review coordination, and production logistics (hard copy, native files, and ESI).
• Assist with the collection of materials from clients, opposing parties, and third parties, including electronic data and physical evidence.
• Oversee document production workflows and track deadlines and compliance obligations.
• Manage privilege logs and confidentiality designations.
• Conduct substantive legal and factual research.
• Analyze documents and materials to support case development.
• Draft routine filings (e.g., attorney appearances, notices, motions).
• Research court rules and procedural requirements for relevant federal and state court venues.
• Coordinate preparation, filing, and service of pleadings and briefs.
• Cite-check briefs and ensure proper format, content, and accuracy using Westlaw, Bloomberg, and Bluebook standards.
• Compile appendices and exhibits.
• Prepare and coordinate deposition materials, including exhibits, witness files, and summaries.
• Manage deposition and trial transcripts.
• Prepare pretrial documents, trial notebooks, witness binders, and exhibit lists.
• Compile, organize, and track trial exhibits.
• Manage trial preparation logistics, including coordination with court personnel and vendors.
• Provide hands-on trial and hearing support, including courtroom exhibit management and trial presentation coordination.

Skills

Litigation experience

Trial preparation

In-court support

NetDocuments

Relativity/eDiscovery

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate

Tools

NetDocuments

Westlaw

Bloomberg

Bluebook

Job description

Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP in Chicago seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal with significant trial preparation and in-court experience to join the team. The role supports attorneys across all litigation phases, from pre-complaint through trial and appeal, emphasizing discovery management and meticulous case organization.

The ideal candidate brings strong organizational discipline, hands-on trial support, and a track record in complex matters, with proficiency in NetDocuments, MS