Commercial Litigation Paralegal (Chicago)

The Role An established 18-attorney litigation firm is seeking a

Commercial Litigation Paralegal with 1–3 years of experience

to join its growing team. This is an opportunity for an early-career paralegal who wants meaningful responsibility, direct attorney interaction, and exposure to sophisticated state, federal, and FINRA matters.

The firm is looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment and is eager to deepen their procedural and e-discovery expertise.

Key Responsibilities Draft and prepare legal documents, including summonses, subpoenas, notices of filing, motions, and deposition materials Handle electronic filings in state and federal courts, including FINRA arbitration matters Utilize platforms such as Odyssey eFile, PACER, and FINRA DR Portal Assist with drafting discovery requests and responses Prepare deposition, arbitration, and trial exhibits Conduct document review and coordinate productions Summarize depositions and case materials Maintain and organize case files, pleadings, and discovery Support e-discovery workflows using platforms such as DISCO and Relativity Research witnesses, jurors, and arbitrators; assist with arbitration preparation materials

Ideal Candidate Profile 1–3 years of litigation paralegal experience (state, federal, or arbitration experience preferred) Strong working knowledge of court rules and filing procedures Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail Able to manage multiple deadlines in a deadline-driven environment Proactive and resourceful in anticipating attorney needs Professional communicator who works efficiently and diplomatically

Technical Skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Familiarity with Juris or comparable time/billing software Experience with e-discovery platforms (DISCO and/or Relativity preferred) Comfortable learning new litigation technology systems

Education & Credentials Paralegal Certificate required Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred