CareerPlan

Paralegal

Chicago, USFull-time$80k–$88k2026-11-05 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Support the Trial & Defense practice by managing litigation documents, preparing pleadings, and assisting counsel with all phases of litigation.

Role type

Paralegal (Litigation)

Builds

Litigation documents, case files, and privilege logs for trial and defense teams.

Domain

Legal services / Litigation

Required skills

Litigation experience, document review, deposition assistance, court docket management, electronic filing, pleadings preparation, case file organization, privilege log preparation, spreadsheet management, high accuracy, time management, handling sensitive information.

Preferred skills

Litigation experience, familiarity with court websites and e-filing procedures, ability to work under pressure, flexibility with workload changes, strong academic credentials.

Technologies

Court websites, e-filing systems, spreadsheet software, document management systems.

Responsibilities

Maintain a busy caseload; draft, update, and maintain spreadsheets to track case status; assist in document review, organization, and production; prepare privilege logs; assist with depositions and digest deposition transcripts; review court dockets and electronic filing notifications; prepare pleadings, discovery demands, responses, and trial lists; organize voluminous document production.

Seniority

Mid-Senior level (7+ years experience)