Senior Litigation Paralegal | Trial-Driven, Large Firm

Beacon Hill Staffing Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) and profit-sharing plan

Monthly transportation allowance

Overtime eligibility

Additional benefits

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group in Chicago is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in all phases of complex litigation. This onsite role requires coordinating document productions, preparing and filing court documents, and conducting research for high-profile matters.

Ideal candidates have at least five years of litigation experience, preferably from a large law firm, with strong cite-checking skills and proficiency in Relativity, PACER, TextMap, MS Office and e-filing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Prior large law firm experience preferred.
• Significant trial experience required.
• Strong cite-checking experience required.
• Proficiency with Relativity, PACER, TextMap, Microsoft Office, and federal and state e-filing systems.
• Familiarity with Bluebook citation standards.
• Exceptional organizational, administrative, and communication skills.
• Ability to work overtime as needed and travel for trial support.

Responsibilities

• Organize documents and coordinate document productions in litigation matters.
• Prepare, review, and file court documents in federal and state courts.
• Conduct document searches, legal research, and fact investigations.
• Obtain records, documents, and certificates from courts and government agencies.
• Prepare witness materials, deposition exhibits, and case-related documentation.
• Coordinate depositions and assist with deposition preparation.
• Manage trial preparation, trial logistics, and courtroom support.
• Attend trials and assist attorneys with exhibits, notes, and case materials.
• Serve as a liaison between attorneys, internal departments, and outside vendors.
• Coordinate with document production vendors, translation services, and trial graphics providers.
• Assist with cite-checking and ensuring accuracy of legal filings and submissions.
• Support the preparation of client-facing and marketing materials as needed.

Skills

Cite-checking

Relativity

PACER

TextMap

Microsoft Office

e-filing

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Relativity

PACER

TextMap

Microsoft Office

e-filing systems

Job description

Beacon Hill Staffing Group in Chicago is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in all phases of complex litigation. This onsite role requires coordinating document productions, preparing and filing court documents, and conducting research for high-profile matters.

Ideal candidates have at least five years of litigation experience, preferably from a large law firm, with strong cite-checking skills and proficiency in Relativity, PACER, TextMap, MS Office and e-filing.