Junior Litigation Paralegal

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid/On-Site Full Time)
Compensation: $70,000 to 90,000 Competitive salary and benefits package

About the Opportunity

Our client, a respected law firm, is seeking a Junior Litigation Paralegal to join its growing litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career paralegal looking to gain hands-on experience in all phases of litigation while working closely with experienced attorneys and senior legal professionals. The ideal candidate is highly organized, eager to learn, and thrives in a fast-paced environment supporting complex legal matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with litigation matters from case inception through trial.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain physical and electronic case files.
• Draft routine correspondence, pleadings, discovery requests and responses, and other legal documents under attorney supervision.
• Coordinate court filings, service of process, and document management.
• Manage litigation calendars and track court deadlines, hearings, and depositions.
• Organize, review, and summarize records, discovery materials, and case documents.
• Conduct factual research and assist with trial preparation, including exhibits, witness files, and trial binders.
• Communicate with clients, court personnel, vendors, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Support attorneys during depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• 3-5+ years of litigation paralegal, legal assistant, or related legal experience.
• Knowledge of state and federal court procedures is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with e-filing, legal research platforms, or document management systems is a plus