Litigation Paralegal

Chicago, IL


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Type: Direct-Hire

Category: Administrative

Reference ID: 10061756

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


Job Title: Litigation Paralegal

Location: Chicago, IL (100% Onsite) – Quick walk from Union Station & Ogilvie

Industry: Legal Services

Compensation: $75,000–$90,000 base salary + discretionary annual bonus

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).


About Our Client:

Addison Group is partnering with our client, a Chicago-based law firm to hire a Litigation Paralegal. The firm offers competitive benefits, annual merit increases, and a collaborative environment. This is a direct-hire, onsite role supporting a team of attorneys within a well-established practice.


Job Description:

Our client is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to provide hands-on support across a busy commercial litigation team. This role involves drafting and managing legal documents, coordinating case deadlines, and assisting with eDiscovery platforms. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment with multiple attorneys.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare, revise, and organize legal documents, filings, and correspondence
  • Manage electronic filings through court systems and online portals
  • Maintain and update litigation calendars, deadlines, and docket schedules
  • Assist with opening new matters, running conflict checks, and maintaining case records
  • Support billing processes by preparing invoices, tracking time, and coordinating with the accounting team
  • Gather required documentation from clients and monitor follow-ups to meet deadlines
  • Utilize eDiscovery and case management tools such as Relativity, Simplify, PACER, Odyssey, and Juralaw
  • Collaborate with attorneys and the broader legal team on case preparation
  • Complete additional tasks and administrative support as needed


Qualifications:

  • 4–5 years of litigation paralegal experience required
  • Strong familiarity with eDiscovery tools; experience with Relativity and Simplify highly preferred
  • Ability to support 10–12 attorneys with varying working styles
  • Experience with PACER, Odyssey, Juralaw, and related legal software
  • Ability to meet a 1200-hour annual billable requirement
  • Background in commercial litigation preferred (no workers’ compensation or personal injury)
  • Strong organization, communication, and deadline management skills


Additional Details:

  • Direct-hire position
  • Business casual environment


Perks:

  • Annual merit increases
  • End-of-year discretionary bonus
  • Stable, mid-sized firm environment with long-tenured staff
  • Opportunity to work directly with a diverse group of attorneys

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment 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. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. 


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