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    Title: Employment Paralegal — Plaintiff-Side

    Location — Chicago, IL (On-Site)

    About the Firm

    Our client is a highly respected plaintiff-side employment law firm dedicated to representing employees in complex workplace disputes. The firm handles a wide range of matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour violations, whistleblower claims, and class/collective actions.

    Position Overview

    The firm is seeking a detail-oriented Employment Paralegal to support attorneys in all phases of litigation. This role is ideal for someone with strong organizational skills, experience in employment law, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Draft, proofread, and file pleadings, motions, and legal correspondence
    • Assist with discovery, including document collection, review, and production
    • Manage case files, calendars, and litigation deadlines
    • Prepare deposition materials, exhibits, and summaries
    • Coordinate filings in state and federal courts (including e-filing)
    • Assist with trial preparation and logistics
    • Communicate with clients, witnesses, experts, and opposing counsel

    Qualifications

    • 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience (employment law strongly preferred)
    • Experience supporting plaintiff-side employment matters is a plus
    • Knowledge of federal and Illinois court procedures and e-filing systems

    Salary and Other Compensation:

    The annual salary for this position is between [$100,000 – $110,000 annually]. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

    Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [life insurance] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [2 to 3 weeks of paid time off]


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