Asbestos Litigation Paralegal

Job Title: Asbestos Litigation Paralegal
Location: Chicago, IL
Schedule: Hybrid – 3 days in-office per week
Salary: $55,000 – $70,000

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Asbestos Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys handling complex plaintiff-side asbestos matters involving multiple defendants. This role supports cases from inception through trial and requires strong litigation skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage a high-volume caseload in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have prior asbestos or personal injury litigation experience and be comfortable working collaboratively with attorneys, clients, and outside vendors.

Key Responsibilities
* Draft and prepare litigation documents including complaints, motions, discovery requests and responses, document productions, subpoenas, deposition notices, privilege logs, demand letters, and FOIA requests

* Assist with all aspects of discovery, including document review, organization, and production

* Coordinate and assist with deposition preparation, including scheduling, exhibit preparation, and affidavits

* Maintain regular correspondence with clients, vendors, witnesses, and opposing counsel

* Coordinate with trial vendors and courts and assist with case logistics

* Manage and maintain electronic case files and litigation databases

* Request, review, and organize medical, billing, and employment records

* Electronically file documents in Illinois state and federal courts, ensuring compliance with applicable rules and procedures

* Assist attorneys with trial preparation by organizing exhibits, evidence, and trial binders; attend trial as needed

* Perform administrative litigation support tasks including calendaring deadlines, drafting correspondence, and organizing case files

* Participate in bi-weekly case meetings with litigation attorneys to discuss case status, deadlines, and upcoming tasks

* Attend weekly asbestos litigation motion calls

* Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications & Skills
* Bachelor’s degree, ABA paralegal certification, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

* Minimum of 1-2 years of litigation paralegal experience; asbestos litigation experience strongly preferred

* Prior experience in personal injury litigation required

* Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Odyssey e-filing and/or File & Serve Illinois

* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

* Comfortable using and learning legal technology platforms and litigation databases

* Experience with Salesforce preferred but not required

* Strong knowledge of litigation processes, court rules, and procedures

* Familiarity with court websites, docket searching, and document retrieval systems

* Excellent organizational, editing, and proofreading skills with high attention to detail

* Ability to manage multiple deadlines, prioritize tasks, and work effectively under pressure

* Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional demeanor

* Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team