Position Overview
Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Paralegal to support a busy birth injury and medical malpractice litigation practice in Chicago, Illinois. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage active casework from initial intake through trial preparation while maintaining accuracy, responsiveness, and strong organization in a fast-moving legal environment. The role requires close coordination with attorneys, clients, medical providers, courts, and outside vendors to keep litigation matters progressing efficiently.
Responsibilities: β’ Manage assigned birth injury and medical malpractice matters through key stages of litigation, ensuring deadlines, filings, and case activity remain on track. β’ Coordinate incoming and outgoing case correspondence, maintain communication logs, and serve as a point of contact for client updates and follow-up. β’ Oversee litigation calendars by tracking hearings, discovery deadlines, depositions, and other critical case ev...