Paralegal

We are looking for a Paralegal to support legal operations for a construction and contractor-focused organization in Chicago, Illinois. This Contract position will assist attorneys with litigation support, document coordination, and day-to-day legal administration while helping keep matters organized and moving forward. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities: • Maintain accurate records in legal matter and document management systems, ensuring files are organized and up to date. • Review and route incoming legal correspondence, including service of process materials, and take appropriate action on time-sensitive requests such as subpoenas. • Provide daily support to litigation and employment counsel through administrative coordination and legal support activities. • Help manage legal hold processes and support discovery efforts by gathering information and coordinating materials for review. • Work with outside service providers to facilitate discovery-related tasks, document production, and other case support needs. • Assist with subpoena responses and related documentation while tracking deadlines and maintaining compliance. • Contribute to case organization and trial preparation activities by assembling records, monitoring status updates, and supporting attorney workflows. • Offer support for intellectual property or marketing-related legal reviews when needed, including opportunities to expand in these areas.
The pay range for this position is 27 to 33. Benefits available to contract/contract professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/contract professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.• Experience supporting litigation matters in a paralegal or legal assistant capacity.
• Working knowledge of discovery processes, subpoena handling, and civil litigation procedures.
• Familiarity with case management or document management software used in legal environments.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with attorneys, internal stakeholders, and external vendors.
• Strong organizational skills with careful attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to team-based work.
• Capacity to learn new legal processes quickly and adapt to changing workload demands.