Personal Injury Paralegal (Plaintiff)

Personal Injury Paralegal

Location: Chicago, IL

Compensation: $90,000 - $130,000

LHH has partnered with a respected, clientfocused personal injury law firm seeking an experienced Personal Injury Paralegal who is passionate about advocating for injured individuals. This role offers meaningful involvement in cases from intake through resolution, handson pretrial and trial support, and direct collaboration with attorneys-with no billable hour requirement.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys on personal injury matters from intake through resolution

• Assist with pretrial and trial preparation, including trial binders, exhibits, witness files, and courtroom logistics

• Draft and file pleadings, motions, discovery, subpoenas, and correspondence

• Manage state and federal efilings and court deadlines

• Coordinate all phases of discovery, including document collection, review, and production

• Review and summarize medical records; prepare medical and litigation chronologies

• Assist with deposition preparation and exhibit organization

• Maintain organized case files, discovery materials, and litigation calendars

• Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, experts, and vendors as needed

Qualifications

• 5+ years of personal injury paralegal experience

• Pretrial and trial experience strongly preferred

• Solid knowledge of litigation procedures and court rules

• Experience managing medical records and complex case documentation

• Proficiency with efiling systems, document management software, and Microsoft Office

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail

• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines

• Professional, dependable, and teamoriented

Why This Role

• No billable hour requirement

• Meaningful involvement in litigation and trial preparation

• Hybrid work environment with flexibility once fully trained

• Collaborative team with direct attorney interaction

• Stable, longterm opportunity with room for growth

Benefits

• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with employer contribution

• 15 PTO and 13 paid holidays

• Professional development and growth opportunities

• Supportive, teamoriented culture

Pay Details: $90,000.00 to $130,000.00 per year

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