Litigation Paralegal Chicago, Illinois, United States

Johnson Law Group

Chicago, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$29–$37.50 Per Hour
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Case Management, Customer Support/Service, Healthcare Providers, Insurance, Legal, Legal Documents, Legal Research, Litigation, Maintain Compliance, Medical Records, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Paralegal, Personal Injury, Police Records, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Regulatory Compliance, Spanish Language, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
3 days ago

Position: Litigation ParalegalPay Range: $29.00–$37.50 per hourPerformance Based Bonus: bonuses tied to performanceBenefits SummaryHealth: Medical (80-85% company contributes towards medical premium), Dental, VisionFinancial: 401(k) up to 4% company match, life insurance, commuter benefitsTime Off: Paid time off, paid holidays, and leave in accordance with applicable lawLocation / Model: In-office | Chicago, IllinoisFLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime pay)Application Deadline: Open until filledAbout Johnson Law GroupJohnson Law Group is a nationally recognized plaintiffs' law firm headquartered in Houston, Texas, with offices across the United States and the United Kingdom. For more than 20 years, the firm has represented individuals and families in personal injury, mass tort, workers' compensation, and complex litigation matters. We combine deep legal experience with a forward-thinking approach to technology, data, and client service. Our teams are collaborative, mission-driven, and committed to doing meaningful work that makes a difference.Position OverviewJohnson Law Group is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join our Chicago office in support of our Personal Injury Auto Accidents practice. This role involves managing litigation matters from intake through trial, preparing legal documents, and ensuring compliance with procedural requirements and deadlines. Based on experience and qualifications, this position may be considered at a Senior Litigation Paralegal level.Key ResponsibilitiesDraft pleadings, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, motions, and settlement documents for attorney reviewOrganize, review, and summarize medical records, police reports, and accident-related documentationCoordinate with clients, medical providers, expert witnesses, and opposing counselConduct legal and factual research to support case development and litigation strategyAssist with deposition, mediation, and trial preparation, including exhibits, witness files, and trial bindersTrack and manage litigation deadlines in accordance with Illinois civil procedure and local court rulesMaintain accurate, well-organized case files within the firm's case management systemProvide compassionate, professional communication to clients throughout the litigation processRequired QualificationsAssociate's or bachelor's degreeMinimum of 3 years of litigation paralegal experience in personal injury (auto accident experience strongly preferred)Strong working knowledge of Illinois civil procedure and electronic filing systemsExcellent organizational, writing, and verbal communication skillsProficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management softwareAbility to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environmentPreferred QualificationsParalegal certificateBilingual proficiency in Spanish and EnglishCompensation & ClassificationHourly, non-exempt positionEligible for overtime in accordance with applicable Illinois and federal wage and hour lawsWhy Join Johnson Law GroupHigh-impact plaintiff-side work supporting injured clientsOpportunity for advancement at the senior paralegal levelValues-driven culture focused on integrity, accountability, and client serviceJohnson Law Group is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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Johnson Law Group