Litigation Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal - DefenseLocation: Chicago, IL (hybrid potential)Salary Range: $80,000 - $120,000 (DOE)LHH is partnering with a wellestablished defense litigation firm seeking a seasoned Litigation Paralegal to support complex municipal and governmental defense matters. This role supports attorneys handling highexposure 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 handson involvement in largescale, documentintensive litigation and is comfortable working under tight deadlines on matters with significant procedural and evidentiary demands.What You'll DoSupport defense counsel on municipal and governmental litigation from case inception through resolutionManage litigation workflows for complex matters, including discovery strategy support, motion practice, and trial preparationDraft, review, and file pleadings, motions, subpoenas, and written discovery in state and federal courtsHandle state and federal efilings, including PACER and local court systemsCoordinate largevolume document collection, review, and production, including privilege trackingPrepare deposition and trial materials such as exhibit lists, witness files, and trial bindersMaintain and organize case files, discovery databases, and litigation calendarsCommunicate with courts, opposing counsel, municipal departments, and thirdparty vendors as needed What They're Looking For5+ years of litigation paralegal experience, defenseside strongly preferredExperience supporting large, complex matters; municipal or governmental defense experience is a plusStrong working knowledge of Illinois state and federal court proceduresComfortable managing documentheavy cases and strict litigation deadlinesProficient with efiling platforms, document management systems, and Microsoft OfficeExceptionally organized, detaildriven, and proactiveAble to manage multiple deadlines and priorities with minimal oversight BenefitsMedical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) plan with employer match Pay Details: $80,000.00 to $120,000.00 per year Search managed by: Katie SoderbergEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledMilitary connected talent encouraged to applyTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacyThe 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:The California Fair Chance ActLos Angeles City Fair Chance OrdinanceLos Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for EmployersSan Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance