Paralegal

Robert Half is partnering with a highly regarded, growing Chicago-based law firm to identify a Litigation Paralegal for its General Liability practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated litigation professional seeking hands-on experience, direct attorney exposure, and long-term career growth within a collaborative and respected firm environment. The ideal candidate will have prior litigation experience handling discovery, depositions, medical records, and trial preparation.

Responsibilities:

• Support attorneys throughout all phases of litigation from inception through trial.
• Draft, compile, prepare, and organize discovery requests and responses.
• Review, summarize, and abstract medical records.
• Prepare medical chronologies and case summaries.
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Maintain and organize case files, pleadings, exhibits, and correspondence.
• Manage document productions and discovery-related materials.
• Track litigation deadlines and maintain case calendars.
• Communicate with clients, experts, medical providers, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, exhibit management, and witness coordination.
• Perform legal and administrative support functions as needed.

Requirements:

• Paralegal certificate from an accredited program is required.
• At least 2 years of experience in a litigation paralegal role is required.
• Practical experience with discovery coordination, deposition preparation, and trial support is required.
• Ability to review medical records and prepare accurate medical summaries or abstractions is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience supporting Illinois litigation matters is required; exposure to Indiana matters is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent attention to detail are essential.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments effectively in a deadline-driven legal environment is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management software is required.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and short-term/long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan.
• Generous paid time off.
• Hybrid work schedule.

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