Senior Paralegal – PI Litigation Leader (On‑Site)

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

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.