Senior Paralegal - Litigation & Trial Support Hybrid

Mack & Associates, Ltd.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Mack & Associates, Ltd. seeks an experienced Paralegal to support its litigation team across discovery, trial preparation, and arbitration. The role requires a minimum of 5 years of substantial litigation experience and familiarity with CM/ECF, PACER, and multiple case-management tools.

A paralegal certification (ABA-approved) is preferred and a hybrid schedule is offered. Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, organizing documents, coordinating depositions, and liaising with clients,

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of substantial litigation paralegal experience.
• Experience supporting matters through discovery and trial, including arbitration.
• ABA-approved paralegal certification preferred.
• Familiarity with federal/state court procedures and e-filing (CM/ECF, PACER).
• Proficiency with legal tech and document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Support litigation through all stages: discovery, motion practice, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Organize case documents, manage discovery materials, and assist with e-discovery.
• Prepare pleadings, exhibits, deposition materials, affidavits, and trial materials.
• Coordinate with attorneys, clients, witnesses, experts, and vendors to stay on schedule.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Litigation experience

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Self-direction

Education

ABA-approved paralegal certification

Tools

CM/ECF

PACER

Opus 2

TextMap

CaseMap

iManage

Everlaw

Relativity

Trial Director

Microsoft Office

OneLegal

File & ServeXpress

Westlaw

NetDocuments

Job description

Mack & Associates, Ltd. seeks an experienced Paralegal to support its litigation team across discovery, trial preparation, and arbitration. The role requires a minimum of 5 years of substantial litigation experience and familiarity with CM/ECF, PACER, and multiple case-management tools.

A paralegal certification (ABA-approved) is preferred and a hybrid schedule is offered. Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, organizing documents, coordinating depositions, and liaising with clients,