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Litigation Paralegal
LHH US
- Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States
- Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States
About
Location: Chicago, IL (hybrid potential)
Salary Range: $80,000 - $120,000 (DOE)
LHH is partnering with a well-established defense litigation firm seeking a seasoned Litigation Paralegal to support complex municipal and governmental defense matters . This role supports attorneys handling high-exposure cases involving public entities and requires strong command of discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation in both state and federal courts.
This is an excellent opportunity for a paralegal who enjoys hands-on involvement in large-scale, document-intensive litigation and is comfortable working under tight deadlines on matters with significant procedural and evidentiary demands.
What You'll Do
- Support defense counsel on municipal and governmental litigation from case inception through resolution
- Manage litigation workflows for complex matters, including discovery strategy support, motion practice, and trial preparation
- Draft, review, and file pleadings, motions, subpoenas, and written discovery in state and federal courts
- Handle state and federal e-filings, including PACER and local court systems
- Coordinate large-volume document collection, review, and production, including privilege tracking
- Prepare deposition and trial materials such as exhibit lists, witness files, and trial binders
- Maintain and organize case files, discovery databases, and litigation calendars
- Communicate with courts, opposing counsel, municipal departments, and third-party vendors as needed
- 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience, defense-side strongly preferred
- Experience supporting large, complex matters ; municipal or governmental defense experience is a plus
- Strong working knowledge of Illinois state and federal court procedures
- Comfortable managing document-heavy cases and strict litigation deadlines
- Proficient with e-filing platforms, document management systems, and Microsoft Office
- Exceptionally organized, detail-driven, and proactive
- Able to manage multiple deadlines and priorities with minimal oversight
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer match
Search managed by: Katie Soderberg
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Languages
- English
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