Job Opening: Senior Litigation Paralegal (8+ Years Experience)
Location: Chicago, IL (Onsite)
A litigation boutique law firm with offices is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal to join its team in the downtown Chicago office. This full-time, primarily onsite role will work closely with four other paralegals to support a team of attorneys handling complex and high-stakes litigation matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Proofreading, editing, and cite checking legal memoranda and briefs
- Filing documents through state and federal electronic filing systems
- Assisting with discovery and document production, including processing and managing electronically stored information (ESI)
- Supporting deposition preparation, including organizing exhibits and logistics
- Leading or assisting in trial preparation and onsite trial support, which may require travel
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of litigation paralegal experience, including direct involvement in multiple trials
- Exceptional attention to detail, follow-through, and project management skills
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365
- Proven ability to work independently and as a team member with minimal supervision
- Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism, including diplomacy, courtesy, and tact
Preferred Qualifications
- Paralegal certificate or bachelor’s degree
- Experience with document management systems
- Working knowledge of Westlaw
- Familiarity with deposition processing software
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $115,000–$140,000, commensurate with experience
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Health insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer contribution
- Long- and short-term disability insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Parental leave
- Commuter benefit
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
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