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Adams Dearborn LLCPosted 1 month ago

Senior Paralegal – Mass Tort Litigation

On-siteChicago, Illinois, United States

Full TimeSenior Level

Job Summary

Manage and track mass tort cases, deadlines, and case files while drafting discovery, pleadings, and client communications. Assist attorneys with depositions, hearings, and court preparation, maintaining accurate reporting through Litify and related systems. Lead case team meetings to ensure compliance with firm procedures and workflows. Mentor legal assistants and junior paralegals by supporting onboarding, training, staffing recommendations, and team evaluations. Communicate proactively with clients, attorneys, and team members regarding case status and next steps. Help develop case criteria, reporting processes, and matter management systems. This role combines hands-on litigation support with mentorship responsibilities within a collaborative, high-volume plaintiffs' litigation environment.

Required Qualifications

  • Prior paralegal experience in a plaintiffs' law firm
  • Experience handling high-volume litigation matters
  • Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
  • Experience filing in Illinois state and federal courts
  • Familiarity with litigation drafting, discovery, and legal case management systems

Desired Qualifications

  • Bilingual English/Spanish

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