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Summary
Litigation Paralegal (defense) - Illinois (Hybrid)
Salary: $70,000-$75,000
Job Type: Full-Time Hybrid (2-3 days onsite)
Are you an experienced Litigation Paralegal looking for a new opportunity in Illinois?This role offers the chance to support a busy litigation team throughout all stages of the legal process. If you enjoy working in a collaborative environment and have strong organizational and trial-support skills, this could be a great next step in your paralegal career.
About the Role
In this position, you will provide vital support to attorneys handling complex litigation matters. You will be involved in each phase of the litigation lifecycle-from initial pleadings to trial preparation-while ensuring accuracy, organization, and timely execution of critical tasks.
Key Responsibilities- Manage administrative litigation duties including maintaining calendars, scheduling hearings and depositions, managing case files, and coordinating logistics.
- Maintain and organize pleadings, discovery indexes, exhibits, evidence, briefs, and case appendices.
- Draft subpoenas and assist with discovery processes.
- Track, gather, and organize relevant documents and information from internal and external sources.
- Serve as a liaison between legal teams, clients, and third parties.
- Assist attorneys during trial preparation and attend trial as needed.
- At least 5 years of experience as a Litigation Paralegal (experience with federal litigation, municipal defense, or insurance defense is a plus but not required).
- Strong knowledge of litigation procedures including motions, discovery, evidence, trial preparation, and court filing requirements.
- Demonstrated experience preparing subpoenas, managing discovery, and supporting trial work.
- Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently with a high level of attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal databases.
- Paralegal associate degree or relevant certification preferred (not required).
- Monday-Friday (standard business hours)
- Hybrid work arrangement (2-3 days onsite, remainder remote)
- Salary Range: $70,000-$75,000 annually
- Benefits: A package including health, dental, vision, and 401(k)
Search managed by: Katie Soderberg
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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Job Description
Litigation Paralegal (defense) - Illinois (Hybrid)
Salary: $70,000-$75,000
Job Type: Full-Time Hybrid (2-3 days onsite)
Are you an experienced Litigation Paralegal looking for a new opportunity in Illinois?This role offers the chance to support a busy litigation team throughout all stages of the legal process. If you enjoy working in a collaborative environment and have strong organizational and trial-support skills, this could be a great next step in your paralegal career.
About the Role
In this position, you will provide vital support to attorneys handling complex litigation matters. You will be involved in each phase of the litigation lifecycle-from initial pleadings to trial preparation-while ensuring accuracy, organization, and timely execution of critical tasks.
Key Responsibilities- Manage administrative litigation duties including maintaining calendars, scheduling hearings and depositions, managing case files, and coordinating logistics.
- Maintain and organize pleadings, discovery indexes, exhibits, evidence, briefs, and case appendices.
- Draft subpoenas and assist with discovery processes.
- Track, gather, and organize relevant documents and information from internal and external sources.
- Serve as a liaison between legal teams, clients, and third parties.
- Assist attorneys during trial preparation and attend trial as needed.
- At least 5 years of experience as a Litigation Paralegal (experience with federal litigation, municipal defense, or insurance defense is a plus but not required).
- Strong knowledge of litigation procedures including motions, discovery, evidence, trial preparation, and court filing requirements.
- Demonstrated experience preparing subpoenas, managing discovery, and supporting trial work.
- Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently with a high level of attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal databases.
- Paralegal associate degree or relevant certification preferred (not required).
- Monday-Friday (standard business hours)
- Hybrid work arrangement (2-3 days onsite, remainder remote)
- Salary Range: $70,000-$75,000 annually
- Benefits: A package including health, dental, vision, and 401(k)
Search managed by: Katie Soderberg
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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