Civil Litigation Defense Paralegal

Civil Litigation Defense Paralegal

Salary Range: $70,000-$90,000 (commensurate with experience)

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Chicago, IL

Overview:

LHH has partnered with a growing boutique firm in Chicago to identify an experienced Civil Litigation Defense Paralegal to support attorneys in all phases of defense litigation. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong litigation support experience and proficiency in Odyssey and PACER filing systems.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive litigation support from case inception through trial
• Draft and file pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents
• Perform electronic filings via Odyssey and PACER
• Manage case calendars, deadlines, and court schedules
• Assist with discovery, including document review, production, and coordination
• Maintain and organize physical and electronic case files
• Communicate with courts, clients, experts, and opposing counsel
• Support trial preparation, including exhibits and witness materials

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3+ years of civil litigation defense paralegal experience
• Required experience with Odyssey and PACER filings
• Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures and court rules
• Excellent organizational, time management, and attention-to-detail skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems

Preferred:

• Experience supporting multiple attorneys
• Prior defense-side litigation background

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary range: $70,000-$90,000
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Life and disability insurance
• Commuter Benefits

Pay Details: $110,000.00 to $14,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Katie Soderberg

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Civil Litigation Defense Paralegal

Salary Range: $70,000-$90,000 (commensurate with experience)

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Chicago, IL

Overview:

LHH has partnered with a growing boutique firm in Chicago to identify an experienced Civil Litigation Defense Paralegal to support attorneys in all phases of defense litigation. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong litigation support experience and proficiency in Odyssey and PACER filing systems.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive litigation support from case inception through trial
• Draft and file pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents
• Perform electronic filings via Odyssey and PACER
• Manage case calendars, deadlines, and court schedules
• Assist with discovery, including document review, production, and coordination
• Maintain and organize physical and electronic case files
• Communicate with courts, clients, experts, and opposing counsel
• Support trial preparation, including exhibits and witness materials

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3+ years of civil litigation defense paralegal experience
• Required experience with Odyssey and PACER filings
• Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures and court rules
• Excellent organizational, time management, and attention-to-detail skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems

Preferred:

• Experience supporting multiple attorneys
• Prior defense-side litigation background

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary range: $70,000-$90,000
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Life and disability insurance
• Commuter Benefits

Pay Details: $110,000.00 to $14,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Katie Soderberg

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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