<p>Paralegal</p> <p>Position: Paralegal (Family Law)</p> <p>Location: Chicago, IL</p> <p>Schedule: Full-Time | Hybrid</p> <p>Salary Range: $80,000-$100,000, commensurate with experience</p> <p>Overview</p> <p>LHH is assisting a well-established and growing Chicago-based family law firm in its search for an experienced Family Law Paralegal. This role supports attorneys with substantive casework involving divorce, custody, parentage, and related matters and is ideal for a paralegal who is confident managing cases from intake through resolution and values accuracy, organization, and client service.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li> <p>Draft, file, and manage pleadings, motions, discovery, and correspondence</p> </li><li> <p>Handle Cook County e-filings through Odyssey eFileIL, including tracking confirmations and court notices</p> </li><li> <p>Assist with all phases of family law matters, including divorce, custody, support, and post-decree issues</p> </li><li> <p>Manage discovery, including financial disclosures and document production</p> </li><li> <p>Prepare trial binders, exhibits, and hearing materials</p> </li><li> <p>Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and outside vendors</p> </li><li> <p>Conduct basic legal research and document review</p> </li><li> <p>Track deadlines and ensure compliance with Cook County and Illinois court rules</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain well-organized electronic case files</p> </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li> <p>4+ years of paralegal experience, with a strong preference for family law</p> </li><li> <p>Paralegal certificate and/or bachelor's degree preferred</p> </li><li> <p>Hands-on experience with Cook County filings and Odyssey eFileIL required</p> </li><li> <p>Strong drafting, proofreading, and organizational skills</p> </li><li> <p>Experience with legal case management software and e-filing systems</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to manage multiple cases and prioritize competing deadlines</p> </li><li> <p>Professional, client-focused demeanor</p> </li></ul> <p>What We Offer</p> <ul> <li> <p>Competitive salary range of $80,000-$100,000 based on experience</p> </li><li> <p>Medical, dental, and vision insurance</p> </li><li> <p>401(k) plan with employer match</p> </li><li> <p>Meaningful, hands-on work in family law</p> </li><li> <p>Stable role with opportunity for professional growth</p> </li></ul> <p>Pay Details: $80,000.00 to $100,000.00 per year</p> <p>Search managed by: Katie Soderberg</p> <p>Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled</p> <p>Military connected talent encouraged to apply</p> <p>To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy</p> <p>The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:</p> <ul> <li>The California Fair Chance Act </li><li>Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance </li><li>Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers </li><li>San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance </li></ul> <p>Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.</p>