Litigation Paralegal

Please send a resume and cover letter outlining experience to Hannah Hembree (). Applications solely submitted through LinkedIn will not be considered.Job Type: Full-time, HybridSchedule: Monday to FridayPay: $95,000 - $105,000/ yearLocation: ChicagoJob Description:Kaplan Law Firm, PLLC is a nationally recognized employment, whistleblower, and civil rights firm that represents people. Our mission is to end workplace injustice and champion civil rights. We are hiring a full-time litigation paralegal to handle calendaring, filing, discovery, motion practice, and trial work in state and federal courts. This is a hybrid position based in Chicago. Required Qualifications:At least 3 years of litigation paralegal experienceDemonstrated excellence in litigation paralegal skills including calendaring, filing, discovery, bates labeling, gathering and organizing client documents, fact investigation, organizing case files, tracking and recording billing and expenses, client communications, and attorney communicationsOutstanding attention to detail and written work productAbility to manage time independently and work remotelyProficient with using law firm software: Microsoft 365, Clio, Slack, Claude, and OneNote Preferred Qualifications:A record of excellence handling Plaintiff’s side employment, whistleblower, and civil rights paralegal work, or comparable experienceA record of empathy for workers’ challenges and fighting for justice in and out of court What We Offer:Unlimited paid time-offAll Western District of Texas Federal Court holidays are automatic paid days off (approximately 10 days per calendar year) 401(k) with matching at 2%100% employer-paid Medical/Dental/Vision insurance for employeesDisability insurance Time and a half for any hours worked over 40 in any workweek The freedom and flexibility of fully remote work – the ability to do nationally important work, but also spend quality time with your spouse, kids, dogs, cats, and chickensA team committed to performing beyond expectationsA platform for your personal and professional growth