Litigation Paralegal

Tyson & Mendes•Chicago, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Tyson & Mendes is hiring an experienced Litigation Paralegal for its Northbrook, Illinois office. The role supports attorneys handling complex insurance defense matters, including catastrophic injury and wrongful death, professional and medical liability, premises liability, construction defect, transportation litigation, product liability, and commercial disputes. The paralegal will contribute to substantive casework and collaborate with attorneys and the broader litigation team on discovery, document management, case organization, deadlines, and trial preparation. The position follows a hybrid schedule requiring one day per week in the Northbrook office, with additional onsite attendance as needed for trial preparation or other business needs. Candidates must be able and willing to commute to Northbrook. The firm offers a local collaborative team environment, national resources, professional development opportunities, and a billable-hours bonus program. Compensation is $30–$43 per hour, depending on experience. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate as needed. The firm also offers an annual bonus, a monthly technology reimbursement, benefits coverage, a 401(k) match, paid parental leave, vacation accrual, and other employee programs.

Requirements

Paralegal certification.
At least 3–5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal.
Solid understanding of civil litigation, including state and federal deadlines and rules.
Able and willing to work in the Northbrook office one day per week and as needed for trial preparation.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
Ability to think and act independently with minimal supervision.
Strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills; articulate, organized, and a team player.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
Professional appearance and demeanor.

Nice To Haves

Experience with litigation in the state of Illinois is highly encouraged.

Responsibilities

Assist attorneys with propounding and responding to discovery, including interrogatories, requests for admissions, requests for production, and subpoenas; prepare deposition binders.
Support motions by preparing supporting documents and exhibits and preparing hearing binders.
Manage trial preparation, including coordination of witnesses and travel, trial exhibits, charts, trial notebooks, subpoenas, and page lines.
Obtain, review, and organize medical records and medical billings; calculate damages, including medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage.
Work as part of a team with colleagues at all experience levels.
Communicate routinely with clients, experts, and attorneys about case status and preparation.

Benefits

Competitive billable-hours bonus program.
Annual bonus ranging from $250 to $3,000.
Monthly technology reimbursement of $60.
Comprehensive benefits coverage, including plans available at zero employee cost; the stated average annual employee contribution for health, vision, and dental coverage is $700–$1,700.
401(k) program with a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the following 4–5%.
Paid parental leave at the employee’s base pay rate.
37.5-hour standard workweek.
Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate.
Vacation time accrued annually at the employee’s base rate.
Internal diversity and inclusion programs, including the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative.
Firm-wide charitable giving program.
Social and off-site events.