Paralegal

Chicago Metro Area, Illinois


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Type: Direct-Hire

Category: Administrative

Salary: 75,000.00

Reference ID: 10044468

Shortcut: http://addisongroup.gosnaphop.com/DWNUPe


Job Title: Paralegal

Location: Chicago, IL

Industry: Legal Services

Pay: $75,000–$95,000 annually + Year-End Bonus Eligible


About Our Client:

Addison Group is hiring for our client, a growing and respected litigation firm in downtown Chicago. This is a direct hire opportunity to join a collaborative legal team in a beautiful office environment. The firm offers competitive benefits, a hybrid schedule after the initial onboarding period, and an opportunity to contribute to high-profile legal matters in insurance defense and product liability law.


Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Paralegal to support a team of attorneys in a dynamic litigation practice. The ideal candidate will have a background in insurance defense and/or product liability, with strong experience managing case files, assisting in trial prep, and handling electronic court filings. This position offers a hybrid work model (one day remote) following a 90-day onsite probationary period.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Draft and prepare legal documents including motions, pleadings, discovery, and correspondence
  • Conduct legal research using Westlaw and other databases
  • E-file documents in state and federal courts using platforms such as Odyssey and PACER
  • Coordinate scheduling for depositions, court appearances, and meetings
  • Manage discovery processes, document production, and litigation databases (e.g., Relativity, Concordance, Disco)
  • Organize case files and maintain accurate documentation
  • Assist attorneys with trial prep, including creating witness and trial binders, and managing courtroom logistics
  • Communicate with expert witnesses, track FOIA requests, and prepare privilege logs
  • Prepare insurance coverage charts and summaries of claims
  • Maintain and analyze legal records, spreadsheets, and reports
  • Track billable hours with a minimum requirement of 1200/month


Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal
  • Experience in general litigation; insurance defense or product liability preferred
  • Proficiency with legal software and e-filing systems
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Paralegal certificate preferred, but not required
  • Ability to manage confidential matters with discretion
  • Comfortable working under pressure and prioritizing multiple deadlines
  • Ability to occasionally work overtime or travel for extended trial support


Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.


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