Litigation Paralegal
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Legal
- Posted
Must have
- Paralegal certification
- Minimum of 3-5 years experience as a litigation paralegal
- Experience with litigation in the state of Illinois is highly encouraged
- Solid understanding of civil litigation (state and federal deadlines and rules)
- Able to work in office 1 day a week and as needed for trial prep (707 Combined Centre on Skokie Blvd, Northbrook, IL)
- High proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint and Outlook and Adobe Acrobat
- Ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision
- Articulate, organized and a team player with excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
- Professional appearance and demeanor
Full description
Litigation Paralegal | Northbrook, IL
Meaningful Litigation. Experienced Trial Attorneys. A Team That Values You.
Join a team where your experience matters and your contributions make a difference.
Tyson & Mendes is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our Chicago area office in Northbrook, Illinois.
If you enjoy substantive litigation work, collaborating with accomplished attorneys, and taking an active role in moving cases forward, this is an opportunity to grow your career with a nationally recognized insurance defense firm.
Work Alongside Experienced Trial Leaders
Our Chicago office represents clients throughout Illinois and beyond in a wide variety of 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 office is led by Scott Ruksakiati, Midwest & Central Regional Managing Partner and Chicago Branch Office Managing Partner, an accomplished trial attorney with more than 30 years of litigation experience.
Scott has successfully first-chaired numerous jury trials and commercial arbitrations and is recognized for his strategic approach to litigation, including obtaining favorable resolutions through dispositive motions, mediation, and trial.
You'll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced litigators who value collaboration, thoughtful case preparation, and the important role paralegals play in delivering excellent client outcomes.
Be an Essential Part of the Litigation Team
At Tyson & Mendes, our paralegals are more than support staff. They are valued members of the litigation team.
In this role, you'll contribute to meaningful casework, including discovery, document management, case organization, litigation deadlines, and trial preparation. You'll work closely with attorneys who appreciate initiative, attention to detail, strong communication, and a proactive approach to litigation support.
We are looking for someone who enjoys taking ownership of their work, anticipating team needs, and helping cases move forward efficiently.
Local Team. National Resources. Real Opportunities.
Our Northbrook office offers the connection and collaboration of a close-knit local team, backed by the resources of a growing national law firm.
You'll benefit from:
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Direct collaboration with experienced trial attorneys and regional leadership
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A supportive, communicative team environment