Paralegal

Clyde & Co • Chicago, IL

3d • $80,000 - $88,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Clyde & Co is seeking a Paralegal with 7+ years of experience to support its Trial & Defense practice in the Chicago or Phoenix office. The role is suited to someone who thrives in a busy, stimulating, fast-paced team environment. The Paralegal will maintain a busy caseload and support counsel through all phases of litigation, including pre-trial, trial, and post-trial work.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with court websites and e-filing procedures.
• Well-developed organization and time management skills.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive information.
• Ability to work gracefully under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to changes in workload.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Willingness and ability to learn new software.
• Intellectual curiosity.

Nice To Haves

• Litigation experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a busy caseload.
• Draft, update, and maintain spreadsheets to track case status.
• Assist with document review, organization, and production, and prepare privilege logs.
• Assist with depositions, prepare exhibits, and digest deposition transcripts.
• Maintain case files, including correspondence, pleadings, and discovery materials.
• Review court dockets and electronic filing notifications.
• Assist counsel with all phases of litigation, including pre-trial, trial, and post-trial.
• Prepare pleadings, discovery demands, discovery responses, trial lists, and other litigation documents.
• Intake and organize voluminous document productions received from clients, opposing parties, and non-parties.

Benefits

• Hybrid work flexibility.
• 20 days of paid time off and 11 firm-paid holidays.
• Referral bonuses.
• Mentorship, global training programs, and career development support.
• Social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities.
• Six months of fully paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender or path to parenthood.
• $300 per calendar year for wellness activities and a Wellbeing Day free from work.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits for employees and their families.
• Retirement benefits starting on day one and 100% vested.

What This Job Offers

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