What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at Beacon Hill?
Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid - flexible, as needed in office) Compensation: $90,000 - $115,000 (DOE) Schedule: 35-hour work week (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Beacon Hill Legal is partnering with a well-established law firm in Chicago to identify an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support a busy and growing litigation team. This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative environment working closely with attorneys on a variety of complex matters.
- Support attorneys through all phases of litigation from case inception through trial
- Assist with drafting, cite-checking, and fact-checking briefs (Bluebook required)
- Manage and organize case files, documents, and discovery materials
- Coordinate document review and production, including use of eDiscovery platforms
- Prepare for depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial
- Assist with trial preparation, including exhibits and witness materials
- Handle state and federal court filings as needed
- Communicate with attorneys, clients, and vendors while maintaining confidentiality
- 5 years of litigation paralegal experience
- Law firm experience required
- Strong experience with both state and federal court filings
- Trial preparation experience preferred (open to partial exposure for strong candidates)
- Experience with eDiscovery platforms (Relativity strongly preferred)
- Familiarity with Bluebook citation
- Paralegal certificate preferred
Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Company Profile:
Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.
Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.
Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.
Benefits Information:
Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.
We look forward to working with you.
Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)
Salary : $90,000 - $115,000