C2H Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Contract Paralegal/Legal AssistantThis Jobot Consulting Job is hosted by: Dana PauloAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button and sending us your resume.Salary: $25 - $40 per hourA bit about us:A well-established, multi-office law firm is seeking a Legal assistant/paralegal to join its Litigation team in Chicago.Why join us?Salary based upon experience + Discretionary performance-based bonusGym membership includedMedical, dental, vision, and life insurance401(k) with 4% employer match12 weeks paid parental leave (maternity, paternity, and adoption)Paid referral bonusesGym membership includedStrong administrative, litigation, and marketing supportClear career progression, hands-on mentorship, and early responsibilityEmphasis on work-life balance within a sophisticated practiceJob DetailsJob Details:Our firm is seeking a dynamic and experienced Paralegal/Legal Assistant for a contract-to-hire position. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional to join a vibrant legal team on a project basis, with the potential for permanent employment.Responsibilities:The Paralegal/Legal Assistant will be responsible for providing high-quality legal support to our team. Key duties include:1. Assisting attorneys with all aspects of insurance coverage and civil litigation cases.2. Using Clio, NetDocs, Adobe Acrobat, and Neos for case management, ensuring that all case information is accurate and up-to-date.3. E-filing documents on the state level, ensuring all filings are accurate and timely.4. Verifying liens and conducting prelitigation tasks to prepare for potential legal proceedings.5. Conducting legal research and drafting legal documents, including pleadings, discovery requests and responses, and motions.6. Coordinating with clients, court personnel, and other legal professionals to schedule meetings, hearings, and depositions.7. Maintaining strict confidentiality and professionalism at all times.Qualifications:The ideal candidate for this role will have the following qualifications:1. A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant, preferably within the insurance coverage and civil litigation sectors.2. Proficiency in using legal software such as Clio, NetDocs, Adobe Acrobat, and Neos.3. Experience with e-filing on the state level.4. Proven ability to verify liens and perform prelitigation tasks.5. Excellent research and writing skills, with the ability to draft clear and concise legal documents.6. Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.7. Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, court personnel, and other legal professionals.8. A high degree of discretion and confidentiality.9. Paralegal certification or equivalent experience.This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Paralegal/Legal Assistant to further their career in a challenging and rewarding role. If you have the required experience and skills, we look forward to receiving your application.Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button.Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here:

Created: 2026-05-12