Paralegal

We are looking for a detail-oriented Paralegal to support a busy birth injury and medical malpractice litigation practice in Chicago, Illinois. This is a Contract position for someone who can manage case activity across the litigation lifecycle while balancing deadlines, documentation, and client communication. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-moving legal environment, understands the demands of plaintiff-side litigation, and can contribute both independently and in collaboration with attorneys and legal staff.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee assigned birth injury and medical malpractice matters from initial intake through active litigation, keeping each case organized and progressing on schedule.

• Manage written and electronic correspondence, document client interactions, and ensure timely follow-up on case-related communications.

• Maintain litigation calendars by tracking court dates, deadlines, depositions, and other key events to support effective case management.

• Request, collect, and organize medical and collateral source records, including processing authorizations and preparing materials for attorney review.

• Conduct legal and factual research using recognized research platforms and other sources to support filings, case development, and litigation strategy.

• Prepare, review, and submit court filings through applicable state and federal e-filing systems while ensuring compliance with procedural rules.

• Edit and proof legal documents for citation accuracy, formatting consistency, and adherence to court requirements, including Bluebook standards where applicable.

• Coordinate document productions, assemble exhibits and record binders, prepare deposition and trial materials, and assist with witness and expert-related documentation.

• Support case strategy and discovery efforts by drafting litigation documents such as summonses, complaints, interrogatory responses, subpoenas, exhibit lists, and deposition summaries.

The pay range for this position is 25 to 35. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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• At least 2 years of paralegal experience, including work in birth injury, medical malpractice, personal injury, or civil litigation matters.
• Demonstrated understanding of the litigation process, with the ability to support cases through discovery, depositions, filings, and trial preparation.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting medical records in support of plaintiff-side legal matters.
• Proficiency with legal research tools, Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Acrobat, and case or document management systems.
• Working knowledge of court filing procedures and electronic filing platforms used in state and federal courts.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy under pressure.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; prior plaintiff-side experience is strongly preferred.