Litigation Paralegal - Personal Injury

Job Title: Litigation Paralegal – Personal Injury

Location: Chicago, IL - 4 to 5 days onsite

Industry: Legal Services

Pay: $60000 – $80000 / Year

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client:

Addison Group is partnering with a rapidly growing law firm in downtown Chicago that values teamwork, flexibility, and a fast-paced work environment. This firm blends a collaborative culture with opportunities for long-term growth, offering its team members support, recognition, and a strong sense of community. With a robust caseload and a dynamic legal team, this is a great opportunity for a motivated paralegal ready to build their career in litigation.

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal with 2+ years of experience in personal injury law. The ideal candidate is organized, self-motivated, and thrives in a busy legal environment where priorities may shift daily. While experience in litigation is preferred, the firm is open to training motivated paralegals from personal injury backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys in managing litigation cases, including calendar management and preparation for hearings, depositions, and trial
• Review, summarize, and organize medical records, bills, and legal documents
• Draft legal correspondence, pleadings, motions, and discovery responses
• Maintain case files, docket key dates, and ensure deadlines are met
• Coordinate with clients and medical providers to gather case documentation
• Participate in discovery and trial preparation
• Provide administrative support to assigned attorneys and collaborate with fellow paralegals

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of legal experience, ideally within personal injury or litigation
• Strong understanding of basic legal terminology and legal procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred, but not required

Additional Details:

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, full-time; 1 remote day per week (flexible, planned weekly)

Perks:

• Social, team-based work culture
• Opportunity for long-term growth and professional development within the firm

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.