Temporary Litigation Paralegal

$62,400 - $83,200/Yr

Lee Hecht Harrison - Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a temporary Litigation Paralegal for a Chicago law firm. This role is a 3-6 month assignment focused on supporting litigation processes, including drafting legal documents, managing case files, and coordinating with various stakeholders involved in legal proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drafts of pleadings, notices, and motions for filings in state and federal court
• Assist in the preparation of deposition notices and deposition materials
• Organize and maintain case files, including indexing and filing documents
• Coordinate with clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel for interviews and depositions
• Track and manage discovery, including document productions and e-discovery
• Manage deadlines and ensure timely filing of court documents, including e-filing

Requirements

• 2 or 4-year degree and paralegal certificate preferred; may substitute work experience for education level
• Minimum of 5 years of commercial litigation experience in a law firm setting (defense side)
• Strong knowledge of state courts and federal court rules and procedures
• Experience with all aspects of pre-trial preparation and trial support, including trial support software (Trial Director or similar program)
• Proficiency in legal research tools, and document management and document review systems (Westlaw, iManage, and Nuix/fka Ringtail strongly preferred)
• Experience with document production and discovery
• Proficiency in case preparation from start to finish, and understanding of a paralegal's role in the litigation life cycle

Benefits

• Commuter assistance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays