<p>Civil Litigation Defense Paralegal</p> <p>Salary Range: $70,000-$90,000 (commensurate with experience)</p> <p>Job Type: Full-Time</p> <p>Location: Chicago, IL</p> <p>Overview:</p> <p>LHH has partnered with a growing boutique firm in Chicago to identify an experienced Civil Litigation Defense Paralegal to support attorneys in all phases of defense litigation. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong litigation support experience and proficiency in Odyssey and PACER filing systems.</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Provide comprehensive litigation support from case inception through trial</p> </li><li> <p>Draft and file pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents</p> </li><li> <p>Perform electronic filings via Odyssey and PACER</p> </li><li> <p>Manage case calendars, deadlines, and court schedules</p> </li><li> <p>Assist with discovery, including document review, production, and coordination</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain and organize physical and electronic case files</p> </li><li> <p>Communicate with courts, clients, experts, and opposing counsel</p> </li><li> <p>Support trial preparation, including exhibits and witness materials</p> </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Minimum 3+ years of civil litigation defense paralegal experience</p> </li><li> <p>Required experience with Odyssey and PACER filings</p> </li><li> <p>Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures and court rules</p> </li><li> <p>Excellent organizational, time management, and attention-to-detail skills</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to manage multiple cases and priorities in a fast-paced environment</p> </li><li> <p>Proficient with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems</p> </li></ul> <p>Preferred:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Experience supporting multiple attorneys</p> </li><li> <p>Prior defense-side litigation background</p> </li></ul> <p>Compensation & Benefits:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Competitive salary range: $70,000-$90,000</p> </li><li> <p>Medical, dental, and vision insurance</p> </li><li> <p>401(k) plan with employer match</p> </li><li> <p>Life and disability insurance</p> </li><li> <p>Commuter Benefits</p> </li></ul> <p>Pay Details: $110,000.00 to $14,000.00 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>