Senior Paralegal | Trial Prep & Research (Chicago)

Lawyers for Justice; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Lawyers for Justice in Chicago seeks a full-time Paralegal to support attorneys with document preparation, discovery, and trial readiness. You will interview clients, draft pleadings, and organize case files, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities include legal research, obtaining summaries of witness statements, and maintaining billable-hour records while collaborating with counsel on complex matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Paralegal Certificate.
• Minimum 5 years experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, organization, and research skills.

Responsibilities

• Meets with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.
• Drafts legal documents including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories; files motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures.
• Researches statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provides written analysis to attorneys.
• Interviews clients and witnesses and prepares summaries of their statements.
• Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, including evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, and other items.
• Assists attorneys with trial preparation, which may include attending trials and hearings.
• Develops and maintains records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases.
• Organizes, enters and cross-references documents in a computerized database.
• Prepares discovery requests and responses.
• Assists general counsel organizing and carrying out special projects as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Legal language & procedures

Interpersonal skills

Organization & detail orientation

Time management

Analytical thinking

Discretion & judgment

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Paralegal Certificate

Minimum 5 years experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Lawyers for Justice in Chicago seeks a full-time Paralegal to support attorneys with document preparation, discovery, and trial readiness. You will interview clients, draft pleadings, and organize case files, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities include legal research, obtaining summaries of witness statements, and maintaining billable-hour records while collaborating with counsel on complex matters.