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: • Manage assigned birth injury and medical malpractice matters through key stages of litigation, ensuring deadlines, filings, and case activity remain on track. • Coordinate incoming and outgoing case correspondence, maintain communication logs, and serve as a point of contact for client updates and follow-up. • Oversee litigation calendars by tracking hearings, discovery deadlines, depositions, and other critical case ev...