Litigation Paralegal

Tyson & Mendes • Chicago, IL

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Tyson & Mendes is seeking 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 discovery, document management, case organization, litigation deadlines, and trial preparation, working closely with attorneys and the broader 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 and work onsite as required.

Requirements

• Paralegal certification.
• 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 onsite as needed for trial preparation.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to think and act independently with minimal supervision.
• Articulate, organized team player with excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong 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 coordinating witnesses and travel and preparing trial exhibits, charts, trial notebooks, subpoenas, and page lines.
• Independently 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 levels of experience.
• Communicate routinely with clients, experts, and attorneys about case status and preparation.
• Contribute to discovery, document management, case organization, litigation deadlines, and trial preparation.

Benefits

• Competitive billable-hours bonus program recognizing contributions.
• Annual bonus ranging from $250 to $3,000 for paralegals.
• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60.
• Comprehensive benefits coverage, including plans available at zero employee cost; 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.
• Overtime paid at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate, as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed