Litigation Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted: 1 day ago

Work Schedule: Hybrid, Full-time

About Us

Our Client is a woman-owned boutique legal practice specializing in employment and business law. Our unique approach serves both employees and employers through assertive and creative representation. We handle a wide range of cases including non-compete agreements, executive severance negotiations, and workplace discrimination. Our team prides itself on cultivating client relationships marked by trust, professionalism, creativity, and flexibility. We operate with a collaborative team spirit to achieve significant projects and overcome tough challenges.

Core Values

Versatility and Adaptability: We adjust to meet the diverse needs of our clients.

Collaboration and Team Focus: We work together to achieve the best outcomes.

Growth Mindset: We challenge ourselves and each other to grow and improve.

Innovation and Courage: We are bold in our approach and innovative in our solutions.

The Position

We are looking for a reliable, organized, and detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal to support our attorneys and office staff. This role involves a variety of tasks including document filing, legal drafting, occasional research, and overall case management. Ideal candidates excel in critical thinking, multitasking, and time management.

Primary Responsibilities

E-filing documents with various courts

Drafting litigation documents such as demand letters, complaints, motions, and discovery requests and responses

Drafting and filing administrative agency charges and responses (e.g., with EEOC and IDHR)

Reviewing and indexing discovery documents

Managing case and file activities, tracking deadlines with minimal supervision

Calculating and calendaring deadlines in firm's management systems

Conducting occasional legal research

Timely entering billing data (average 25 hours/week)

Effective communication with staff, clients, co-counsel, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders

Participating in weekly team meetings

Utilizing creative and analytical skills for problem-solving

Assisting in training new hires as needed

Performing additional duties as required Qualifications and Skills

Minimum 3 years of experience in a litigation paralegal role

Essential skills: common sense, critical thinking, time management, organization, teamwork, clear communication

Ability to follow directions respectfully and attentively

Desire to work collaboratively as part of a team

Capacity to work independently, self-monitor, and self-manage

Professionalism in conduct and manner representative of the firm

Strong organizational and time management skills

Proficiency in MS Office, case management software, and electronic filing

Excellent research and analytical skills

Initiative and commitment to high-quality work

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Paralegal certification preferred; prior employment law experience is a plus

Supervisory experience is strongly preferred

Hours

Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Occasional additional hours based on firm needs

Hybrid schedule: 3 days in office after initial 90 days of full in-office work