Defense Litigation Paralegals & Legal Assistants

LHH US
Chicago, Illinois 60601 United States  View Map
Posted: Apr 13, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Legal Services
  • Summary

    Senior Defense Litigation Paralegal (7-10 Years Defense Experience)

    + Two Defense Litigation Paralegals (3+ Years Defense Experience)

    + One Defense Legal Assistant (5+ Years Defense Experience)

    Location: Chicago, IL

    LHH is assisting a national law firm in identifying highly skilled Defense Litigation Paralegals for their Chicago office. The firm has extensive experience serving as local, regional, and national trial and settlement counsel in product liability, commercial litigation, construction, professional liability defense, and mass tort matters.

    Benefits
    • $60,000 - $120,000 DOE
    • Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and 401(k)
    • Hybrid schedule after a 90-day probationary period
    Ideal Candidate Profile

    Candidates should have strong experience with:
    • Litigation support and case management
    • Handling large caseloads
    • Discovery, trial preparation, and onsite trial assistance
    • Familiarity with Illinois and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (experience must be in a Illinois defense law firm setting)
    Responsibilities
    • Client communication and document review
    • Drafting and responding to discovery
    • Indexing, exhibit preparation, investigation, and legal research
    Important Requirement - Please Read

    Plaintiff-side paralegals or candidates without Illinois defense law firm experience will not be considered. Please do not apply unless you meet these criteria.

    If you meet the qualifications above, please apply or contact directly.

    Pay Details: $60,000.00 to $120,000.00 per year

    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
    Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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  • Job Description

    Senior Defense Litigation Paralegal (7-10 Years Defense Experience)

    + Two Defense Litigation Paralegals (3+ Years Defense Experience)

    + One Defense Legal Assistant (5+ Years Defense Experience)

    Location: Chicago, IL

    LHH is assisting a national law firm in identifying highly skilled Defense Litigation Paralegals for their Chicago office. The firm has extensive experience serving as local, regional, and national trial and settlement counsel in product liability, commercial litigation, construction, professional liability defense, and mass tort matters.

    Benefits
    • $60,000 - $120,000 DOE
    • Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and 401(k)
    • Hybrid schedule after a 90-day probationary period
    Ideal Candidate Profile

    Candidates should have strong experience with:
    • Litigation support and case management
    • Handling large caseloads
    • Discovery, trial preparation, and onsite trial assistance
    • Familiarity with Illinois and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (experience must be in a Illinois defense law firm setting)
    Responsibilities
    • Client communication and document review
    • Drafting and responding to discovery
    • Indexing, exhibit preparation, investigation, and legal research
    Important Requirement - Please Read

    Plaintiff-side paralegals or candidates without Illinois defense law firm experience will not be considered. Please do not apply unless you meet these criteria.

    If you meet the qualifications above, please apply or contact directly.

    Pay Details: $60,000.00 to $120,000.00 per year

    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
    Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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