Senior Paralegal

UL Solutions • Northbrook, IL

2d • $115,000 - $130,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Paralegal provides substantive assistance to internal and external attorneys in managing and resolving complicated and sensitive legal matters, including commercial and employment litigation. The position plays a significant role in case management, preparing legal documents, and coordinating discovery and trial logistics.

The Senior Paralegal analyzes complex legal issues and relevant business information, prepares and files legal documents, manages discovery, supports trials, and coordinates with business units and corporate functions. The role also helps improve legal processes and service quality while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Paralegal Certificate and generally 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Clear and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage a variety of daily demands.
• Ability to work independently and proactively with high volumes of tasks and projects.
• Ability to respond with appropriate urgency to situations and events.
• Ability to take effective action without having the full picture and to think creatively and proactively when solving problems.
• Professionalism, integrity, and discretion in handling confidential information, and ability to work well with people at all levels inside and outside the company.

Responsibilities

• Apply a basic understanding of applicable commercial and employment law, regulations, and other requirements.
• Interact effectively with internal and external attorneys and play a substantive role in managing litigation and other legal projects.
• Analyze, interpret, and validate information about complex legal issues and topics relevant to UL Solutions’ business, generating insights to inform decisions.
• Manage and organize legal documentation to improve accessibility and efficiency for the legal team.
• Draft correspondence and legal memoranda on complex subject matters while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
• Prepare and draft legal documents, including detailed case summaries for attorney review.
• Prepare and file documents with federal and state courts, arbitration and dispute resolution bodies, and government agencies.
• Manage the discovery process, including witness interviews and preparation.
• Prepare for trials and provide trial support, including maintaining exhibits.
• Work with business units to collect or provide relevant information and data.
• Use legal technology and software tools applicable to the assigned practice area.
• Recommend best practices, implement enhancements, and improve processes to deliver consistently exceptional service and high-quality outcomes.
• Collaborate with business units and other corporate functions on complex projects.

Benefits

• Annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 10% of base salary.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Wellness benefits, including mental and financial health.
• Retirement savings plan (401K).
• Paid time off for full-time employees, including 15 vacation days, 12 holiday and personal days, and 72 hours of sick time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior