Litigation Paralegal

Tyson & Mendes LLP•Chicago, IL

13d•$30 - $43•Hybrid

About The Position

Tyson & Mendes is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal for its Chicago-area office in Northbrook, Illinois. The role supports 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 work closely with trial attorneys and contribute to discovery, document management, case organization, litigation deadlines, and trial preparation as a valued member of the litigation team. 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 role offers an hourly rate of $30–$43, overtime at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate as needed, and eligibility for an annual bonus of $250–$3,000. Employees receive a monthly technology reimbursement of $60 and access to comprehensive benefits, including health, vision, and dental plans, a 401(k) match, paid parental leave, vacation accrual, and a 37.5-hour standard workweek.

Requirements

Paralegal certification.
Three to five years of experience as a litigation paralegal.
A solid understanding of civil litigation, including state and federal deadlines and rules.
Ability and willingness to work in the Northbrook office one day per week and as needed for trial preparation.
High proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and with 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 organization and attention to detail, with the 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.
Assist with motions by preparing supporting documents and exhibits, and prepare hearing binders.
Manage trial preparation, including coordinating witnesses and travel; preparing trial exhibits, charts, and trial notebooks; and handling subpoenas and page lines.
Independently obtain, review, and organize medical records and billings; calculate damages, including medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage.
Work as part of a team with colleagues at all levels of experience.
Communicate routinely with clients, experts, and attorneys about case status and preparation.
Support discovery, document management, case organization, litigation deadlines, and trial preparation.

Benefits

Competitive billable-hours bonus program; annual bonus eligibility ranges from $250 to $3,000.
Overtime paid at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate, as needed.
Monthly technology reimbursement of $60.
Comprehensive benefits coverage, including health, vision, and dental plans; plans are available at zero employee cost, and 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 base pay rate.
37.5-hour standard workweek designed to promote balance and prevent burnout.
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 throughout the year.
Professional development and opportunities to strengthen litigation skills.
Access to national paralegal and administrative resources.