Insurance Defense Paralegal - Chicago - LHH

    LHH
    LHH Chicago

    23 hours ago

    $52,000 - $85,000 (USD) per year * Legal
    Description

    Insurance Defense Paralegal | LHH Recruitment Solutions

    Location: Chicago, IL

    Employment Type: Direct Hire - Hybrid

    Salary: $80,000-120,000

    Are you an experienced Insurance Defense Paralegal looking to join a fast‑paced, collaborative litigation team? LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a respected law firm seeking a detail‑oriented paralegal who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys meaningful case involvement from start to finish.

    What You'll Do

    • Manage a high‑volume insurance defense caseload from intake through trial
    • Serve as a primary point of contact for attorneys, clients, experts, and witnesses
    • Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, subpoenas, affidavits, and trial documents
    • Coordinate discovery: organize exhibits, summarize depositions, and prepare medical/employment records
    • Conduct legal and factual research to support case strategy
    • Prepare and file court documents in state and federal courts (including e‑filing)
    • Track deadlines, maintain docketing, and ensure timely filings
    • Assist with trial prep — trial binders, exhibits, witness coordination, courtroom logistics
    • Communicate with IME physicians, experts, and third‑party providers
    • Maintain accurate billable time entries and support attorneys with pre‑bill review

    What You Bring

    • 3+ years of litigation experience (insurance defense required)
    • Strong understanding of civil litigation rules, deadlines, and procedures
    • Proficiency with legal research tools, case management software, and Microsoft Office
    • Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and ability to multitask
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills
    • Paralegal Certificate preferred; Bachelor's degree a plus

    Compensation & Benefits

    • Salary: $80,000-120,000
    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
    • Life and disability coverage
    • 401(k) + voluntary benefits
    • Professional development and a supportive team environment

    Ready to Apply?

    If you're a proactive, committed paralegal passionate about litigation and ready for your next career step, we'd love to speak with you.

    Apply today or message me directly for more details

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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    The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

    • The California Fair Chance Act
    • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
    • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
    • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
    * This salary range is an estimation made by beBee
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