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13 results for Litigation And Ediscovery Specialist in Chicago, IL

Litigation Paralegal

Chicago, IL
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half Legal is partnering with a Chicago-based boutique firm focused on bankruptcy, creditors’ rights, and commercial litigation who is looking to hire a Litigation Paralegal with at least 3-5+ years of litigation experience. The Litigation Paralegal will support attorneys in all aspects of the litigation process to move cases forward through effective filing, drafting, research, and coordination with courts and government offices. The ideal candidate brings strong familiarity with Illinois state court procedures, sound organizational judgment, and confidence using modern legal technology tools. This position is paying between $75-95K plus an annual bonus, and full benefits including 100% of medical, dental, and vision cost covered by the firm, long term and short term disability, life insurance, 401k + a 3% yearly profit share, pre-tax commuter benefits, and PTO. This position will work on a very flexible schedule with only needing to go into the office a few days per month. Litigation Paralegal Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare and submit legal filings through federal and state electronic filing systems, with particular attention to courts in Cook County and the surrounding counties</li><li>Communicate with judges' chambers, clerks' offices, and other court personnel to monitor case activity, confirm procedural requirements, and help keep matters on schedule</li><li>Draft litigation documents such as pleadings, motions, and proposed orders for attorney review and filing</li><li>Support post-judgment enforcement efforts by researching individual and corporate debtors and reviewing public records to identify relevant assets or recovery options</li><li>Manage day-to-day case progress in partnership with attorneys by tracking deadlines, organizing materials, and following up on next steps</li><li>Conduct searches and filings through the Illinois Secretary of State and Recorder of Deeds offices for Cook County and nearby jurisdictions</li><li>Assist with discovery-related tasks, including organizing case documents and supporting electronic discovery workflows when needed</li><li>Use legal practice and document management platforms effectively, and adapt quickly to new research and workflow technologies, including AI-enabled tools where appropriate</li></ul> How to Apply:For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert, VP - Permanent Placement at justin . rambert @ robert half com
2026-05-28T00:00:00Z

Litigation Paralegal

Chicago, IL
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half Legal is partnering with a phenomenal boutique law firm located in the loop that's seeking to hire a Litigation Paralegal with at least 3-5+ years of experience to join their team. This Litigation Paralegal will assist lawyers by managing all aspects of large scale, complex construction litigation and arbitration including heavy e-discovery management. The position is paying between $80-110K plus bonus and the firm offers a highly flexible hybrid WFH schedule. In addition, this position is eligible to participate in the company's comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401k (firm match), LT/ST Disability, Life Insurance, and more. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster. Litigation Paralegal Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage all phases of a litigation case including litigation motion practice, discovery, arbitration, trial, and appellate procedures</li><li>Manage very large electronic and hard copy documents collections</li><li>Legal and factual cite checking including editing a brief to Blue Book standards</li><li>Assist with witness preparation, arbitration, mediation and trial preparation</li><li>Attend and assist at trials and arbitrations</li><li>Review, organize, and maintain legal documents/briefs/pleadings for all current cases.</li><li>Identify sources of potentially relevant documents for production.</li><li>Review records in response to subpoenas or discovery requests and ensure responsive records are properly served and privileged records are properly withheld, and privilege logs are served</li><li>Manage and organize e-discovery databases and ensure support staff is able to perform complex searches and review documentation in various e-discovery platforms</li><li>Source e-discovery vendors when required and negotiate terms/pricing</li></ul> For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert, VP - Permanent Placement at justin . rambert @ robert half com
2026-05-18T00:00:00Z

Civil Litigation Attorney

Chicago, IL
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Permanent / Full Time
130000 - 165000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half Legal is partnering with a national law firm that's seeking an Associate Attorney with 3-5+ years of experience of civil litigation to join their team. This firm represents domestic and foreign air carrier and aerospace manufacturers with bodily injury, wrongful death, commercial, insurance and reinsurance disputes. In this role, you will defend insurers and insureds against claims in commercial transportation, maritime/admiralty, auto, premises liability, subrogation and product liability matters. The ideal candidate should have strong writing skills with experience drafting pleadings, motions, and responses to discovery, taking and defending depositions, and experience with state and federal courts. This position is paying between $130-165K, based on experience level, plus an annual bonus and full benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401k + 3% profit share, 3 weeks of PTO, and more. How to Apply:For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert, VP - Permanent Placement at justin . rambert @ robert half com
2026-05-22T00:00:00Z

Civil Litigation Attorney

Chicago, IL
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Permanent / Full Time
140000 - 160000 USD / Yearly
Associate Attorney – Civil Litigation (No Billable Requirement / Chicago Office)A leading Chicago-based litigation firm is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join its growing civil litigation defense team. This role offers an opportunity to work on complex litigation matters in a collaborative, supportive environment—without billable hour requirements. Key Responsibilities:· Handle all aspects of civil litigation, including product liability defense, from pre-litigation assessment through trial.· Take and defend depositions; manage written discovery and case evaluation.· Draft pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, and settlement agreements.· Represent clients in court proceedings: hearings, status calls, pretrials, trials, and mediations.· Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and court, providing litigation updates and case evaluations.· Collaborate efficiently with partners, associates, and support staff while helping develop case management systems.
2026-06-05T00:00:00Z

Litigation Paralegal - Medical Malpractice Defense

Chicago, IL
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Permanent / Full Time
55000 - 65000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half Legal is partnering with a full-service, mid-sized law firm located in the loop who is looking to hire a Litigation Paralegal with at least 1-2+ years of experience to join their medical malpractice defense litigation team. This Litigation Paralegal must have experience reviewing medical records, e-filing, and assisting with trial preparation responsibilities. This position is paying between $55-65K plus a yearly bonus and the firm offers a highly flexible hybrid WFH schedule. This position is eligible to participate in the company's comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401k (3% match), LT/ST Disability, Life Insurance, and more. Litigation Paralegal Responsibilities:<ul><li>Obtain, organize, review and summarization of medical records</li><li>Assist with trial preparation and support</li><li>Oversee the preparation of records and deposition subpoenas</li><li>Provide support for discovery-related needs</li><li>Abstract and summarize medical records for easier access and reference</li><li>Conduct research, contacting and retaining medical experts as necessary</li><li>Assist with other support and clerical functions as the need arises</li><li>Proactively manage and prioritize multiple cases and tasks</li></ul> For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert, VP - Permanent Placement at justin . rambert @ robert half com
2026-05-18T00:00:00Z

Litigation Legal Assistant

Chicago, IL
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Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half Legal is partnering with a reputable large law firm that's seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant with at least 3-5+ years of experience to support attorneys handling medical malpractice and insurance defense litigation. The Litigation Legal Assistant will partner closely with attorneys to keep cases moving, ensure deadlines are met, and deliver polished, trial‑ready work product. This position is paying between $65-85K plus an annual bonus. In addition, the firm offers a flexible hybrid WFH schedule and comprehensive benefits package including M/D/V, PTO, 401(k) + match, LT/ST Disability, Life Insurance, pre-tax commuter benefits, and more. Litigation Legal Assistant Responsibilities:<ul><li>Assist with filings, service, and deadlines; liaise with clients, experts, vendors, and opposing counsel</li><li>Maintain attorney calendars for depositions, hearings, and court appearances</li><li>Coordinate depositions end‑to‑end (parties, court reporters, interpreters, videographers)</li><li>Issue and track notices, subpoenas, and confirmations; manage logistics, exhibits, and calendar entries</li><li>Track, collect, and organize medical and billing records; follow up on outstanding requests</li><li>Create indexed sets and summaries/chronologies highlighting key treatment, providers, gaps, and damages</li><li>Maintain case files (physical/electronic), indexes, and discovery databases</li><li>Assist with trial preparation including organizing trial binders (witness, exhibit, motions, jury instructions)</li><li>Identify and vet experts; manage engagement letters and conflicts</li><li>Prepare and send expert materials (pleadings, records, discovery, demonstratives)</li></ul> How to Apply:For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert, VP - Permanent Placement at justin . rambert @ robert half com
2026-05-18T00:00:00Z

Litigation Legal Assistant

Chicago, IL
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Permanent / Full Time
75000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half Legal is partnering with a large, national law firm that's hiring a Litigation Legal Assistant with at least 5+ years of experience to support employment litigation and healthcare attorneys. This position is paying between $75-90K, plus an annual bonus, full benefits including medical, dental, vision, generous PTO, 401k (plus match), LT/ST Disability, Life Insurance, and more. In addition, this position will be operating on a hybrid WFH schedule of 3 days per week in-office, 2 days per week from home. Litigation Legal Assistant Responsibilities:<ul><li>Coordinate attorney calendars, schedule meetings and depositions, track court dates and filing deadlines, and manage travel and related logistics.</li><li>Draft, format, proofread, and revise a wide range of legal and business documents using source materials such as templates, handwritten notes, and dictated content.</li><li>Maintain well-organized case records by opening new files, updating matter documentation, and ensuring materials are easy to access and complete.</li><li>Review billing information for completeness and accuracy and assist with monthly invoice support documentation.</li><li>Assemble exhibits, organize witness materials, and prepare supporting files for hearings, depositions, and other case events.</li><li>Arrange logistics for court reporters, video conferences, depositions, and internal or external meetings.</li><li>Create spreadsheets and presentation materials in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint and support electronic discovery tasks using Relativity.</li><li>Process expense-related documentation, including reimbursements, expense reports, and check requests.</li><li>Handle incoming mail, support time entry updates, and assist with day-to-day administrative needs for the legal team.</li></ul> How to Apply:For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert, VP - Permanent Placement at justin . rambert @ robert half com
2026-05-22T00:00:00Z

Corporate Paralegal - Lisle

Itasca, IL
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
Senior Paralegal – In-House Legal Team 📍 Itasca, IL (Hybrid)A well-established, global financial services organization is seeking a Senior Paralegal to join its in-house legal team. This is a high-impact role supporting attorneys across corporate governance, commercial contracting, legal operations, and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced environment. Position OverviewThis role partners closely with legal and business stakeholders to manage a broad range of legal matters, including entity management, contract review, litigation support, and legal operations. The Senior Paralegal will also play a key role in administering the department’s matter management system, ensuring matters are tracked, maintained, and reported accurately. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage legal matters (open/close matters, track deadlines, run reports, maintain data integrity)</li><li>Process and track outside counsel invoices and ensure compliance with billing guidelines</li><li>Support corporate governance and entity management (formations, filings, resolutions, board materials)</li><li>Review and assist with NDAs and vendor/commercial contracts</li><li>Coordinate contract execution, routing, and storage</li><li>Provide litigation and regulatory support, including document collection and tracking deadlines</li><li>Maintain legal files and records in SharePoint and governance systems </li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Compliance, and Operations</li><li>Assist with process improvements and legal operations initiatives</li></ul>
2026-06-09T00:00:00Z

Disbursements Specialists

Westchester, IL
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Temporary to Hire
25.175 - 29.15 USD / Hourly
We are looking for detail-oriented Disbursements Specialists to join a team, supporting critical payment and financial operations in a high-volume environment. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for professionals who enjoy working with complex data, improving processes, and ensuring transactions are completed accurately and on schedule. The role partners closely with finance, accounting, and operations teams to strengthen reporting, resolve issues, and provide meaningful analytical support. Responsibilities:• Oversee daily payment and disbursement activity, ensuring transactions are processed accurately, approved properly, and completed within established timelines.• Examine large volumes of financial records to verify completeness, identify discrepancies, and maintain compliance with internal controls and service expectations.• Reconcile payable activity, vendor-related items, and expense records to keep financial data current and accurate across reporting sources.• Investigate outstanding transactions and collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve open items, payment exceptions, and processing issues.• Prepare remittance details and other financial reports by consolidating information from multiple systems and validating data accuracy before distribution.• Use advanced Excel tools such as Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, formulas, and data analysis features to manage large datasets and support operational reporting.• Monitor aging balances, unreconciled items, and payment gaps, then communicate findings and actionable updates to leadership.• Contribute to process improvement efforts by identifying workflow inefficiencies, recommending enhancements, and supporting testing or implementation of updated tools and procedures.• Maintain clear documentation for procedures, controls, reconciliations, and workflow changes to support operational consistency and audit readiness. The salary range for this position is $23.50 to $26.50. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.
2026-06-10T00:00:00Z

Corporate & Real Estate Paralegal

Chicago, IL
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Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half Legal is partnering with a mid-sized law firm located in downtown Chicago that's seeking to hire a Corporate & Real Estate Paralegal with at least 4+ years of experience to join their team. This Corporate & Real Estate Paralegal will be supporting a group of attorneys who handle corporate transactions/M&A, corporate governance & entity maintenance, and commercial real estate transactions. The ideal candidate will have experience with both corporate and commercial real estate but both is not required. This position is paying between $80-100K plus a yearly bonus and the firm operates on a hybrid WFH schedule (2x WFH per week). In addition, the firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401k (3% match), LT Disability Insurance, and more. Corporate & Real Estate Paralegal Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare, draft, and file formation and qualification documents for corporations, limited liability companies, and partnerships</li><li>Create organizational documents, including Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Operating Agreements and stock certificates</li><li>Draft Resolutions for various corporate actions</li><li>Prepare and file dissolution documents for all entity types</li><li>File annual reports</li><li>Maintain stock ledgers and corporate minute books</li><li>Obtain EINs for various entity types</li><li>Manage Registered Agent (RA) relationship and serves as primary liaison with said RAs</li><li>Manage the lifecycle of a Commercial Real Estate transaction, including tracking signatures and deal deliverables, transaction and managing closing documentation, and handling closing matters</li></ul> For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert, VP - Permanent Placement at justin . rambert @ robert half legal com
2026-05-18T00:00:00Z

Corporate Paralegal

Chicago, IL
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Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half Legal is partnering with a high-growth restaurant hospitality group located in Chicago who is seeking to hire a Corporate Paralegal with at least 3-5+ years of experience to join their in-house legal team. This Corporate Paralegal will directly support the General Counsel in handling a broad range of legal matters including corporate entity maintenance, real estate leases, contracts administration, business licensing, litigation support, advertising, data privacy, IP, and more. This position is paying between $70-90K base salary. This company is located near Lincoln Park and offers the flexibility to work from home at least 1x per week. In addition, the company offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k), pre-tax commuter benefits, free onsite parking, LT/ST Disability, Life Insurance, and more. Corporate Paralegal Responsibilities:<ul><li>Support corporate entity administration by helping with formation documents, annual filings, registrations, and ongoing record upkeep.</li><li>Maintain orderly and current corporate records, including governance documents and required entity-related filings.</li><li>Oversee legal agreements from initial intake through execution and renewal, with a focus on lease-related and commercial contract documentation.</li><li>Coordinate litigation support activities by organizing case materials, tracking pleadings, and maintaining accurate filing records in internal databases.</li><li>Monitor the legal team’s calendar to ensure court dates, submission deadlines, compliance obligations, and other critical milestones are met on time.</li><li>Assist with business licensing needs across various locations and jurisdictions by preparing paperwork, tracking status updates, and supporting renewals.</li><li>Review, organize, and process billing from outside counsel and other legal vendors to support accurate invoice management.</li><li>Partner with internal stakeholders to gather documents and information needed for legal reviews, filings, and contract follow-up.</li><li>Provide day-to-day administrative and operational support to the General Counsel as needed.</li></ul> How to Apply:For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert, VP - Permanent Placement at justin . rambert @ robert half com
2026-06-08T00:00:00Z

Trust & Estates Paralegal

Chicago, IL
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Permanent / Full Time
95000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half Legal is partnering with an international, AM100 law firm that's hiring a Trust & Estates Paralegal with at least 5-8+ years of experience to join their team. This Trust & Estates Paralegal is responsible for providing paralegal support to attorneys in the administration of all aspects of trusts and estates in probate within established administrative procedures. This position is paying between $95-130K+ plus bonus and phenomenal benefits including medical, dental, vision, generous PTO, 401k (plus match), LT/ST Disability, Life Insurance, and more. In addition, this firm a highly flexible hybrid WFH schedule. Yearly billable requirement is 1,700 hours. If you are looking to join one of the top law firms in the world, then this is the opportunity for you! Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster. Trust & Estates Paralegal Responsibilities:<ul><li>Oversee the entire process of trusts and estates in probate</li><li>Prepare, file, and manage probate documents associated with opening and closing estates</li><li>Handle the collection and distribution of estate or decedent’s assets</li><li>Establish and manage estate checking accounts</li><li>Prepare and file Illinois state and federal estate tax returns, including court inventory</li><li>Coordinate asset transfers and trust funding, communicating with relevant parties when necessary</li><li>Ensure compliance with the Corporate Transparency Act and firm policy in maintaining beneficial ownership information</li><li>Prepare for federal audits by compiling necessary information</li></ul> For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert, AVP - Permanent Placement at justin . rambert @ robert half com
2026-05-18T00:00:00Z

Family Law Paralegal

Chicago, IL
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Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Paralegal to support a busy legal team in Chicago, Illinois. This Long-term Contract opportunity is well suited for someone who thrives in a high-volume setting, keeps case activity organized, and brings strong attention to detail to daily legal support work. The ideal candidate will be comfortable partnering closely with attorneys, preparing family law and civil litigation documents, and ensuring deadlines, filings, and billing tasks are handled promptly and accurately. Responsibilities: • Support assigned attorneys by coordinating case activity and maintaining organized matter files from intake through ongoing proceedings. • Prepare, review, and revise pleadings and other legal documents with a strong focus on family law matters and related civil litigation work. • Monitor shared mailboxes and respond to incoming correspondence by routing items, tracking follow-up needs, and keeping case information current. • Upload filed documents into case management systems and verify that records are complete, accurate, and easy to retrieve. • Maintain attorney calendars by scheduling hearings, meetings, and key deadlines while helping prevent conflicts or missed dates. • Enter billable time and case-related activity promptly to support accurate records and timely client invoicing. • Track court deadlines, filing requirements, and outstanding tasks to help cases move forward efficiently in a fast-paced environment. • Collaborate with legal staff and attorneys to ensure filings, communications, and case updates are handled with precision and urgency.
2026-06-09T00:00:00Z