Litigation Paralegal - Aviation & Aerospace

Are you an experienced Litigation Paralegal looking to take the next step in your career with a nationally respected law firm?Our client is a well-established national law firm with an outstanding reputation for litigation excellence, collaborative culture, and long-term career development. We've partnered with this firm for years and have successfully placed professionals across multiple offices and practice groups. One thing we consistently hear from our candidates is how much they enjoy the supportive environment, approachable leadership, meaningful work, and opportunities for long-term growth.The Chicago office is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its highly regarded Aviation & Aerospace Litigation practice. This is an outstanding opportunity to support accomplished trial attorneys handling sophisticated civil litigation, aviation, aerospace, product liability, and catastrophic personal injury matters from inception through trial.If you're looking for a role where you'll be trusted with meaningful responsibility, work alongside exceptional attorneys, and contribute to high-profile litigation, we'd love to connect with you.Why This Opportunity?Join a nationally respected litigation practice with an excellent reputationWork on sophisticated aviation, aerospace, product liability, and complex civil litigation mattersSupport experienced trial attorneys through every stage of litigationHybrid work schedule offering flexibilityCollaborative, team-oriented culture where paralegals are valued as key members of the litigation teamCompetitive compensation and comprehensive benefitsStrong commitment to professional development and long-term career growthExcellent opportunity to build your career with a stable national law firmWhat You'll DoAs a Litigation Paralegal, you'll play an integral role throughout the litigation lifecycle while partnering closely with attorneys on complex, high-exposure matters.Responsibilities include:Manage litigation files from case inception through settlement, mediation, arbitration, and trialPrepare subpoenas, interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admission, and other discovery documentsDraft discovery responses, coordinate document productions, and prepare privilege logsOrganize and maintain pleadings, exhibits, correspondence, medical records, and case filesConduct factual investigations and legal researchPrepare chronologies, pleadings, motions, briefs, agreements, and other litigation documentsCoordinate expert witnesses, consultants, and deposition logisticsPrepare attorneys for depositions, hearings, mediations, and trialMonitor litigation deadlines and maintain case calendarsFile pleadings electronically in both Illinois State and Federal CourtsPrepare trial notebooks, exhibit binders, witness files, demonstrative evidence, and courtroom presentationsProvide trial support, including exhibit management, witness coordination, and courtroom assistanceWhat We're Looking ForMinimum of 5 years of litigation paralegal experienceStrong experience supporting complex civil litigation mattersTrial preparation and courtroom support experienceExperience managing discovery, document productions, and electronic court filingsExceptional organizational skills with outstanding attention to detailAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced litigation environmentExcellent written and verbal communication skillsBachelor's degree preferredAviation or aerospace litigation experience is a plus, but not requiredPreferred Technical SkillsExperience with any of the following is highly desirable:Microsoft Office SuiteAdobe Acrobat ProPACERLexisNexisRelativityTrialPadSanction or Trial DirectoriManageState and Federal Court e-filing systemsCompensation & BenefitsSalary up to approximately $105,000, depending on experienceHybrid work scheduleMedical, dental, vision, and life insurance401(k) retirement planGenerous paid time offComprehensive benefits packageProfessional development and long-term advancement opportunitiesIf you're an experienced Litigation Paralegal seeking sophisticated litigation work, meaningful responsibility, and the opportunity to build a long-term career with a nationally respected law firm, we'd welcome the opportunity to speak with you.Apply today to schedule a confidential conversation.#J-18808-Ljbffr