Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a Litigation Paralegal to support a busy legal team handling a broad range of disputes in Chicago, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position will focus on case preparation, legal research, document management, and day-to-day coordination for matters involving eviction proceedings, personal injury, employment, commercial disputes, voucher-related issues, and code enforcement. The ideal candidate brings strong litigation support experience, sound judgment, and the ability to stay organized while managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced office environment.
Responsibilities: • Prepare legal notices, court filings, and supporting documents for eviction and other litigation matters, while coordinating with internal teams to confirm service and collect required records. • Draft and organize case materials such as complaints, motions, responses, and discovery documents to support attorneys throughout the litigation process. • Communicate with departments, vendors, and other stakeholders to gather information, secure records, and maintain complete case files. • Track court dates, attorney schedules, and filing deadlines across a high-volume caseload, and produce status updates, timelines, and case summaries. • Conduct legal and factual research using online databases, court resources, and other reference tools to assist with case strategy and document preparation. • Help coordinate witness outreach, subpoena-related tasks, and preparation for depositions, hearings, negotiations, and trial-related activities. • Review, summarize, and index pleadings, transcripts, briefs, correspondence, and other legal records to keep files accurate and accessible. • Maintain organized litigation records and ensure court documents and related communications are properly filed and distributed as needed. • Provide ongoing administrative and paralegal support to attorneys to advance and protect the organization’s legal interests.
The pay range for this position is 35 to 42. 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.
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