$100k - $120k
in the world. What you'll do: NinjaTrader Group, LLC is seeking an experienced, highly organized, and proactive Sr. Paralegal to support its in-house legal team across a diverse and growing FinTech business. This role se…
Legal · Chicago, IL
Paralegal jobs in Chicago, IL
Paralegals support attorneys by drafting documents, managing case files, conducting legal research, and preparing for filings, hearings, and trials under attorney supervision.
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Harm culture, and a commitment to empowering our people and communities. For more information, visit . Summary The Trademark Paralegal will support the global intellectual property function and marketing teams, with resp…
$175k - $250k
Our client, a leading Am Law firm, is seeking an experienced Paralegal Senior Manager to lead its Chicago-based Paralegal and Project Assistant team supporting approximately 500 attorneys across multiple practice areas.…
$64k - $80k
immigration status details are available to all stakeholders, reducing communication burdens and overall confusion. About the Paralegal Role Meltzer Hellrung seeks a Paralegal (Level 3 or Sr. Paralegal depending on exper…
Hawkins Parnell & Young LLP is seeking a paralegal with 3-5 years of experience. The primary practice areas that this position will support include, but are not limited to, insurance defense, toxic tort, premise liabilit…
$100k - $140k
Job Details: Paralegal - Transactional - Chicago - Hybrid - $100-140k Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Transactional Paralegal to join our clients Public Finance practice group. This role is central to man…
$90k - $130k
Job Title: Litigation Paralegal Industry: Legal Services Location: Chicago, IL Assignment Type: Direct Hire Pay: $90,000 - $130,000 annually Work Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Hybrid (2-3 days onsite duri…
$72k - $78k
in the Midwest region. We offer a collaborative, upbeat culture, free snacks and a fantastic wellness benefit. Position Title: Paralegal Reports to: Senior/Senior Associate Attorney Location: Chicago, IL - Hybrid work en…
$85k - $110k
innovation, a Zero Harm culture, and a commitment to empowering our people and communities. For more information, visit . Summary Paralegal enables the delivery of quality legal services to clients by partnering with att…
Job Title: Experienced Litigation Paralegal – Employment Law (Wrongful Termination) Location: Chicago, IL 60601 Company: Consumer Law Partners, LLC Job Type: Full-Time | In-Person About Us Consumer Law Partners, LLC is a…
Confidential Hybrid Paralegal Opportunity - Boston Area A respected law firm in the Boston area is seeking a skilled Paralegal to support a newly hired partner as the practice continues to expand. This is an excellent op…
willing to assume a high level of responsibility and interact professionally and effectively with clients, attorneys and staff. The paralegal will work in a fast paced environment with the attorneys and law clerks to eff…
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What paralegals earn in Chicago
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $22–$28 | $45k–$59k |
| Mid level | $27–$37 | $57k–$76k |
| Senior | $34–$47 | $71k–$97k |
Adjusted for the Chicago market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Legal research (Westlaw, Lexis)Drafting pleadings and discoveryE-filing and court proceduresCase management softwareDocument review and e-discoveryCalendaring and deadlinesMeticulous attention to detailClient communicationConfidentiality
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through how you manage deadlines across multiple active cases.
Describe a redundant system: court rules-based calendaring, reminders at set intervals, and double-checking computation of dates. A missed deadline story handled well is acceptable; a casual attitude is not.
What experience do you have drafting discovery and pleadings?
Be specific about documents: interrogatories, requests for production, deposition summaries, motions. Note that attorneys reviewed and signed, showing you know the supervision boundary.
How do you handle a client who asks you for legal advice?
The expected answer: acknowledge the question, explain you cannot give legal advice, and route it to the attorney promptly. This tests your understanding of unauthorized practice.
Describe your legal research process for an unfamiliar issue.
Show method: secondary sources first for orientation, then primary authority on Westlaw or Lexis, checking citations are still good law, and summarizing findings in a memo.
Tell me about preparing for a trial or major hearing.
Walk through exhibits, witness binders, subpoenas, and logistics, and how you kept the attorney supplied in the moment. Calm logistics under pressure is the trait being tested.
How do you handle confidential information, especially in a small community or firm?
Give concrete habits: clean desk, locked files, careful email addressing, and never discussing matters outside the team, plus conflict-check awareness.
What practice areas have you supported, and which do you prefer?
Be honest and map your experience to the firm's practice. Preferring their area with a reason grounded in the work reads as genuine fit.
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Resume tips that move the needle
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List your paralegal certificate or degree and credentials like NALA CP or ACP, plus notary commission if you hold one.
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Name your practice areas and what you actually did in each, for example drafted discovery responses in personal injury litigation.
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Show software fluency: Westlaw or Lexis, Clio, Relativity or other e-discovery platforms, and state e-filing systems.
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Quantify caseload and output: number of active matters supported, filings per month, or pages of document review handled.
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Highlight deadline and trial support work explicitly; reliability under court deadlines is the core hiring concern.
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Where this role goes
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