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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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Established (50+ Years) Premier Firm Seeking Associate Attorney for Civil Rights Defense in Chicago, ILAn established firm based in Chicago, IL with an additional office in Northern Indiana, in practice for over 50 years…
Robert Half is partnering with a well-established, highly respected Chicago-based law firm seeking a Corporate Associate to join its growing business transactions practice. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney who w…
We help P&C carriers reinvent Underwriting and Claims through process redesign, operating model transformation, data-driven decisioning, and AI-enabled ways of working. As a Transformation Consultant, you will be expecte…
$120k - $196k
About this role:Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Business Lending Advisor (BLA) within Business Banking. The Senior Business Lending Advisor serves as a client-focused sales and advisory leader responsible for driving sec…
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Established (100+ Years) Premier Firm Seeking Associate Attorney for Corporate and Securities in Chicago, IL or Nashville, TNAn established firm with over 100 years in practice and a top-ranked Corporate and M&A practice…
About this role:Wells Fargo Advisors is seeking a Senior Lead Business Growth Consultant to serve as a Black/African American (BAA) Advocate Coach. This role is responsible for driving advisor growth, professional develo…
$225k - $320k
Knowledge Management Attorney - Private CompaniesCooley is seeking a Knowledge Management Attorney to join the Practice Engineering team within the Innovation department.About Cooley: Cooley is a global law firm with an…
as a trusted advisor to clients through clear communication and practical legal guidance.Mentor and supervise junior attorneys, paralegals, and support staff.Contribute to practice growth through relationship building, n…
$110k - $130k
We're partnering with a large, national AV-rated law firm who is seeking to hire an Associate Attorney with at least 4+ years of experience to join their first party property coverage group in Chicago. This firm speciali…
We AreAccenture helps the world’s leading enterprises reinvent by building their digital core and unleashing the power of AI to create value at speed for organizations across industries. Our strategy is to be the reinven…
$100k - $120k
platform 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. Thi…
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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
Typical progression
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