Litigation Paralegal (BI & Worker's Comp) at Demesmin and Dover Law Firm in Chicago, IL
- Company: Demesmin and Dover Law Firm
- Location: Chicago, IL
- Posted: Sep 17, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: $28 - $39 hourly rate
- Experience: 2+ years
Overview
Summary: We are looking for a skilled Litigation Paralegal to be the backbone of our trial team. You will be responsible for the coordination of all the details before, during and after trial. The successful candidate will be able to aid during all phases of the litigation process including conducti…
Job description
- Summary: We are looking for a skilled Litigation Paralegal to be the backbone of our trial team. You will be responsible for the coordination of all the details before, during and after trial. The successful candidate will be able to aid during all phases of the litigation process including conducting interviews, legal research, document filing and attending trials.
Responsibilities
- Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, legal memoranda.
- Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices.
- E-file court documents in federal and state court.
- Prepare discovery documents, interrogatories, and responses.
- Draft and serve summons.
- Coordinate depositions.
- Prepare deposition and hearing binders and exhibits.
- Drafting pleadings, motions and appellate documents and filing them with the court.
- Interfacing with clients to keep them apprised of the status of their case and to obtain documents needed for discovery.
- Gather relevant information from a variety of sources.
- Liaise between the attorneys and internal/external third parties, including co-counsel, counsel for defendants, and the courts.
Requirements
- Associate degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience (preferred)
- At least 2+ years of working experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting.
- Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program (preferred).
- General Litigation Experience, preferably in federal court
- Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, and procedures, practices.
- Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Skills
Required
- Legal document preparation
- E-filing in federal and state court
- Discovery preparation
- Deposition coordination
- Client communication
- Legal research
- Highly organized
Benefits
- · Medical
- · Vision
- · Dental
- · Group Life Insurance
- · 401(k) Plan + Matching
- · Worker’s Compensation
- · Employee Assistance Program
- · Paid Time Off
- · Holidays Off
- · Short Term Disability
- Salary: $28 - $39 hourly rate
About Demesmin and Dover Law Firm
About us: Demesmin and Dover PLLC. is a well-established law firm with a strong presence in Florida, known for its exceptional legal services and commitment to both clients and employees. Since our inception in 2020, we have experienced remarkable growth, expanding to over 90 employees, and establishing four offices throughout the state. At Demesmin and Dover PLLC, we pride ourselves on being more than just a law firm; we are a family. Our core values revolve around treating everyone with love, care, and respect, a philosophy we affectionately call “FIRMly”. We believe in fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment where our employees can thrive professionally and personally.