Job Title: Medical Malpractice Litigation Paralegal

📍 Location: Chicago, IL

🕒 Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire | Hybrid Schedule

💰 Salary Range: $65,000 – $85,000 (commensurate with experience)

Join a Top Chicago Law Firm as a Litigation Paralegal – Medical Malpractice Focus

Are you an experienced Paralegal with a passion for medical malpractice litigation? LHH is partnering with a respected Chicago law firm known for its commitment to excellence and client advocacy. We’re seeking a proactive Litigation Paralegal to support complex and high-impact medical malpractice cases.

This is a direct-hire, full-time opportunity offering a hybrid work model, competitive compensation, and the chance to work alongside some of the most experienced attorneys in the field.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support attorneys in managing all phases of medical malpractice litigation

• Organize, analyze, and maintain medical records and case files (both electronic and physical)

• Coordinate schedules, court deadlines, and maintain litigation calendars

• Conduct legal and factual research, including cite-checking and medical terminology review

• Prepare and draft discovery responses, pleadings, and other court documents

• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit lists, witness files, and courtroom logistics

• Summarize depositions, records, and testimony to assist case strategy

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably in medical malpractice or personal injury law

• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and litigation support tools (e.g., Relativity, TrialDirector, or CaseMap)

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Benefits:

• Medical insurance

• Vision insurance

• Dental insurance

• 401(k)

Why Apply?

✅ Work with a respected and supportive legal team ✅ Contribute to meaningful, high-stakes cases ✅ Flexible hybrid work model ✅ Opportunities for career growth and skill development

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