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Litigation Paralegal

United States, Chicago Employment contract 75000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted May 29, 2026
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Robert Half Legal is partnering with a Chicago-based boutique firm focused on bankruptcy, creditors’ rights, and commercial litigation who is looking to hire a Litigation Paralegal with at least 3-5+ years of litigation experience. The Litigation Paralegal will support attorneys in all aspects of the litigation process to move cases forward through effective filing, drafting, research, and coordination with courts and government offices. The ideal candidate brings strong familiarity with Illinois state court procedures, sound organizational judgment, and confidence using modern legal technology tools. This position is paying between $75-95K plus an annual bonus, and full benefits including 100% of medical, dental, and vision cost covered by the firm, long term and short term disability, life insurance, 401k + a 3% yearly profit share, pre-tax commuter benefits, and PTO. This position will work on a very flexible schedule with only needing to go into the office a few days per month.

Job Responsibility

  • Prepare and submit legal filings through federal and state electronic filing systems, with particular attention to courts in Cook County and the surrounding counties
  • Communicate with judges' chambers, clerks' offices, and other court personnel to monitor case activity, confirm procedural requirements, and help keep matters on schedule
  • Draft litigation documents such as pleadings, motions, and proposed orders for attorney review and filing
  • Support post-judgment enforcement efforts by researching individual and corporate debtors and reviewing public records to identify relevant assets or recovery options
  • Manage day-to-day case progress in partnership with attorneys by tracking deadlines, organizing materials, and following up on next steps
  • Conduct searches and filings through the Illinois Secretary of State and Recorder of Deeds offices for Cook County and nearby jurisdictions
  • Assist with discovery-related tasks, including organizing case documents and supporting electronic discovery workflows when needed
  • Use legal practice and document management platforms effectively, and adapt quickly to new research and workflow technologies, including AI-enabled tools where appropriate

Requirements

  • At least 3-5+ years of paralegal experience in litigation or a closely related legal environment
  • Working knowledge of electronic filing procedures in both federal and Illinois state courts
  • Experience drafting legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and court orders
  • Ability to coordinate case activity independently while collaborating closely with attorneys and court personnel
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong technology skills
  • comfortable learning and using legal technology platforms for case management, document handling, and research

What we offer

  • 100% of medical, dental, and vision cost covered by the firm
  • long term and short term disability
  • life insurance
  • 401k
  • 3% yearly profit share
  • pre-tax commuter benefits
  • PTO
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