Senior Litigation Paralegal — Trial-Ready & Onsite

Beacon Hill; 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

Monthly transportation allowance

Overtime eligibility

Other benefits

Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking a litigation paralegal to join their Chicago office. This full-time role supports attorneys in all phases of complex litigation, collaborating with partners and associates on high-profile matters.

The position is onsite 3 days per week, with full-time onsite presence expected during the first month and during busy trial periods. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably in a large firm, and strong trial support capabilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Prefer prior large law firm experience.
• 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.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work overtime as needed and travel for trial support.
• Team-oriented mindset with a strong work ethic and professional maturity.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

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

Litigation paralegal experience

Cite-checking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Travel for trial support

Tools

Relativity

PACER

TextMap

Microsoft Office

e-filing systems

Job description

Beacon Hill is seeking a litigation paralegal to join their Chicago office. This full-time role supports attorneys in all phases of complex litigation, collaborating with partners and associates on high-profile matters.

The position is onsite 3 days per week, with full-time onsite presence expected during the first month and during busy trial periods. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably in a large firm, and strong trial support capabilities.