Senior Litigation Paralegal (Chicago)
Engtal is looking for Senior Litigation Paralegal (Chicago) in Schiller Park, IL.
This local job opportunity with ID 3897278006 is live since 2026-10-18 02:24:55.
Senior Litigation Paralegal | Chicago, IL (Hybrid) Verital is partnering with a nationally recognized law firm to hire a Senior Litigation Paralegal for its Chicago office. This is a high-visibility seat supporting partners and associates on complex commercial litigation, from initial pleadings through trial and appeal. What you’ll do Manage case files and litigation calendars across multiple active matters in state and federal court Draft and cite-check pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and correspondence Lead document productions and coordinate with e-discovery vendors and litigation support teams Prepare deposition, hearing, and trial materials, including exhibit lists, witness binders, and demonstratives Provide on-site trial support and manage logistics for trial teams Handle e-filing and service in the Circuit Court of Cook County, the Northern District of Illinois, and other jurisdictions Mentor junior paralegals and help standardize case management workflows What you bring 7 years of litigation paralegal experience, ideally at an AmLaw 200 or large regional firm Deep working knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Illinois Supreme Court Rules, and N.D. Ill. local rules Hands-on trial experience Proficiency with Relativity (or similar review platforms), CompuLaw or similar docketing tools, and Westlaw or Lexis Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program Sharp attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines across several partners Why this role Sophisticated, high-stakes matters with direct partner exposure Hybrid schedule Base salary of [$110000– $170000], plus overtime and annual bonus Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous PTO, and 401(k) with firm match5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386
Senior Litigation Paralegal | Chicago, IL (Hybrid) Verital is partnering with a nationally recognized law firm to hire a Senior Litigation Paralegal for its Chicago office. This is a high-visibility seat supporting partners and associates on complex commercial litigation, from initial pleadings through trial and appeal. What you’ll do Manage case files and litigation calendars across multiple active matters in state and federal court Draft and cite-check pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and correspondence Lead document productions and coordinate with e-discovery vendors and litigation support teams Prepare deposition, hearing, and trial materials, including exhibit lists, witness binders, and demonstratives Provide on-site trial support and manage logistics for trial teams Handle e-filing and service in the Circuit Court of Cook County, the Northern District of Illinois, and other jurisdictions Mentor junior paralegals and help standardize case management workflows What you bring 7 years of litigation paralegal experience, ideally at an AmLaw 200 or large regional firm Deep working knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Illinois Supreme Court Rules, and N.D. Ill. local rules Hands-on trial experience Proficiency with Relativity (or similar review platforms), CompuLaw or similar docketing tools, and Westlaw or Lexis Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program Sharp attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines across several partners Why this role Sophisticated, high-stakes matters with direct partner exposure Hybrid schedule Base salary of [$110000– $170000], plus overtime and annual bonus Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous PTO, and 401(k) with firm match5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386