Litigation Paralegal

Tyson & Mendes LLP•Chicago, IL

3d•$30 - $43•Hybrid

About The Position

Tyson & Mendes is hiring an experienced Litigation Paralegal for its Chicago-area office in Northbrook, Illinois. The paralegal will be a valued member of the litigation team, working with attorneys on complex insurance defense matters and helping move cases forward through discovery, document management, case organization, deadline management, and trial preparation. The position offers substantive work and collaboration with experienced trial attorneys and regional leadership, with access to national paralegal and administrative resources. The role 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 position has a 37.5-hour standard workweek. Compensation is $30–$43 per hour, depending on experience, with overtime paid at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate as needed. Paralegals are eligible for an annual bonus of $250–$3,000, and employees receive a monthly technology reimbursement of $60.

Requirements

Paralegal certification.
A minimum of 3–5 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 onsite as needed for trial preparation.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and in Adobe Acrobat.
Ability to think and act independently with minimal supervision.
Articulate, organized, and collaborative, with excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
Strong organization, 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, subpoenas, and deposition binders.
Assist with 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.

Benefits

Competitive billable-hours bonus program.
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; 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.