Senior Paralegal

Addison Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Addison Group in Chicago is seeking an experienced Senior Paralegal to lead our plaintiff-side Personal Injury paralegal team. This role blends hands-on casework with team leadership, overseeing workflow, ensuring efficient case progression, and partnering with firm leadership to grow the practice.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of PI paralegal experience, strong Illinois court knowledge, and a track record mentoring others.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of plaintiff-side Personal Injury paralegal experience.
• Experience managing Personal Injury litigation from filing through trial.
• Strong working knowledge of Illinois state and federal court rules.
• Extensive experience with complaint preparation, filing, service of process, discovery, and case management.
• Leadership, mentoring, training, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize deadlines.
• ASAP start with potential for leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership to the Personal Injury Paralegal team.
• Monitor caseloads, workflow, staffing, and department priorities.
• Coach and mentor paralegals; establish consistent processes and procedures.
• Manage plaintiff-side PI matters throughout the litigation process.
• Prepare and file complaints, pleadings, discovery materials, and other documents.
• Coordinate service of process and track filing requirements and deadlines.
• Draft, issue, review, and respond to written discovery.
• Maintain organized case files from initial litigation through trial prep.
• Collaborate with attorneys and leadership to improve department efficiency.
• Serve as a senior resource to the paralegal team on challenging issues.

Skills

PI paralegal experience

leadership/mentoring

case management

attention to detail

strong communication

Job description

Location: Chicago, IL

Assignment Type: Direct Hire

Pay: $70,000 – $75,000 / yearly

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM | 100% On-site

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About The Company:

Our client is an established and growing Chicago law firm with a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The culture is team-oriented and relationship-driven, with employees encouraged to collaborate and support one another.

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Paralegal to take on a key leadership role within a busy plaintiff-side Personal Injury practice. This position is ideal for an accomplished Personal Injury Paralegal who has managed cases throughout the litigation lifecycle and is ready to take on increased responsibility, including oversight and mentorship of other paralegals.

The Senior Paralegal will combine hands-on casework with team leadership, helping manage workflow, establish best practices, and ensure cases progress efficiently. This individual will also work closely with firm leadership on the continued development of the Personal Injury practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day leadership and guidance to the Personal Injury Paralegal team.
• Monitor caseloads, workflow, staffing needs, and department priorities.
• Coach and mentor paralegals while helping establish consistent processes and procedures.
• Manage plaintiff-side Personal Injury matters throughout the litigation process, including complex or escalated cases.
• Prepare and file complaints, pleadings, discovery materials, and other litigation documents.
• Coordinate service of process and track important filing requirements and deadlines.
• Draft, issue, review, and respond to written discovery.
• Maintain organized and accurate case files from initial litigation through trial preparation.
• Partner with attorneys and operational leadership to improve department efficiency and case management.
• Serve as a senior resource to the paralegal team when challenging case issues arise.
• Help foster a collaborative, accountable, and positive team environment.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of plaintiff-side Personal Injury paralegal experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing Personal Injury litigation from complaint filing through trial preparation.
• Strong working knowledge of Illinois state and federal court rules and procedures.
• Extensive experience with complaint preparation and filing, service of process, discovery, and litigation case management.
• Previous leadership, mentoring, training, or supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to successfully manage a high-volume caseload while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
• Confident, proactive approach with an interest in taking ownership and leading others.
• Target start date is ASAP.
• Opportunity to step into a true leadership role rather than a traditional individual-contributor paralegal position.
• Join a growing law firm with opportunities to take on increased responsibility as the practice expands.
• Direct partnership with senior firm leadership.
• Supportive, team-focused work environment.
• Stable organization with more than a decade in business and continued growth.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.