Legal Staff Paralegal in Chicago, IL

Law Firm

Chicago, IL

Legal Staff Paralegal in Chicago, IL

Legal Staff

Min 5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Bilingual (English/Spanish) Litigation Paralegal

Job Responsibilities:
The Litigation Paralegal plays a crucial role in supporting attorneys with ongoing legal cases and trial preparations. Key responsibilities include:

- Performing secretarial, clerical, and data entry duties to assist attorneys.
- Maintaining the attorney’s calendar and scheduling depositions, pre-depositions, meetings, mediations, and hearings.
- Managing documents using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Adobe.
- E-filing legal documents in Indiana’s E-Portal System.
- Assisting attorneys in preparing for depositions, hearings, trials, and conferences.
- Drafting legal court documents such as pleadings, motions, affidavits, and subpoenas.
- Sending correspondence to parties or non-parties via email, regular mail, or certified mail.
- Communicating effectively with clients.
- Setting up Court Calls or Zoom for hearings.
- Performing other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Information:
The position requires the following qualifications:

- Full-time availability from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
- A minimum of 5 years of litigation experience is required.
- Experience in personal injury law is highly preferred.
- Fluency in Spanish is required, as the position is bilingual.
- Trial experience is preferred.
- Experience with e-filing in both state and federal courts is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with clients and co-workers.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize workload.
- A teamwork-oriented approach.

Salary Information:
While specific salary figures are not provided, the law firm offers a competitive wage as part of its benefits package.

Firm Benefits:
The law firm provides a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees and their families, which includes:

- Competitive Wage
- Paid Time Off, Holiday, Bereavement, and Sick Time
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Firm match
- Group Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
- Employer-Covered Supplemental Benefits
- Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
- Annual Performance Reviews

About the Law Firm:
Founded in 2003, the law firm is a prominent entity that has recovered over $1 billion for property damage and personal injury clients nationwide. With nearly 100 lawyers and more than 30 offices throughout the Central and Southeastern United States, the firm is committed to achieving the most favorable outcomes for clients, ensuring they receive maximum compensation for their damages.

The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and retains the right to change, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time, at its sole discretion. Employment is at will.

Jul 15, 2025
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