Administrative Skills, Attorney, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Conferences, Customer Relations, Data Entry, Detail Oriented, Document Management, Email Protocols/Standards, English Language, File Maintenance, Legal, Legal Documents, Litigation, Mail Processing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Multilingual, Multitasking, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Paralegal, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Personal Injury, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Spanish Language, Team Player, Writing Skills
EverStaff is seeking a Bilingual Litigation Paralegal for a reputable personal injury law firm in the Chincago area!
The Litigation Paralegal provides direct support to attorneys handling active litigation matters. This position plays a key role in case preparation, document management, scheduling, and trial readiness, while also serving as a point of contact for clients and external parties.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide administrative, clerical, and data entry support for litigation teams
- Manage attorney calendars and coordinate scheduling
- Arrange depositions, mediations, hearings, meetings, and pre-deposition conferences
- Organize and maintain case files and legal documents
- Prepare, draft, and format legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, and subpoenas
- File documents electronically through the Illinois E-Portal System
- Assist attorneys with trial preparation, hearings, depositions, and conferences
- Handle outgoing correspondence via email, standard mail, and certified mail
- Communicate with clients in a professional and responsive manner
- Coordinate Court Calls and Zoom hearings
- Perform additional duties as needed to support litigation operations
Qualifications & Experience
- Full-time position, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Minimum 2 years of litigation paralegal experience
- Minimum of 1 year of personal injury experience is preferred
- Prior trial experience is a plus
- Familiarity with e-filing in state and federal courts preferred
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously
- Collaborative, team-focused approach
Compendation & Benefits
- $50,000-$70,000 based on experience
- Paid time off, holidays, sick time, and bereavement leave
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Employer-paid supplemental benefits
- Optional voluntary benefits
- Annual performance evaluations
If you feel you have the above qualifications, please apply!
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other protected status under the law.
EverStaff is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V/SO/GI)