This is a Commercial Litigation Paralegal position based in Chicago, requiring a hybrid work schedule of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.
The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $105,000.
A minimum of 3 years of paralegal experience is required, along with an Associate’s degree and/or paralegal certificate.
Experience in commercial litigation and trial preparation is preferred.
Responsibilities include assisting attorneys in all litigation stages, preparing and e-filing legal documents in state and federal court, and comprehensive case file management.
You will handle document management tasks such as review, proofreading, Bates labeling, and compiling information for discovery responses, pleadings, and motions.
Key duties involve performing factual research and investigation, leading subpoena and third-party records retrieval, and drafting correspondence and memoranda.
Experience with medical records, including preparing chronologies and summaries, is required.
Familiarity with e-discovery processes, encompassing the technical aspects of collecting, reviewing, and producing electronically stored information, is expected.
You will be involved in trial preparation and attendance, which includes organizing evidence, preparing exhibits, and scheduling witnesses.
Proficiency in software such as Relativity, LiveNote, Case/Time Map, Summation, Adobe Acrobat, and Trial Director is a plus.
The role requires managing confidential information discreetly, working independently, prioritizing tasks, and accurately entering time in billing systems.
You must be willing to work flexible hours and overtime as needed.

June 25, 2026

Commercial Litigation Paralegal

LitigationCommercial

Cozen O'ConnorChicago

Practice area

Litigation · Commercial

PQE

3+ years

Location

Chicago, Illinois

Salary

$85,000 - $105,000

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

This is a Commercial Litigation Paralegal position based in Chicago, requiring a hybrid work schedule of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.
The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $105,000.
A minimum of 3 years of paralegal experience is required, along with an Associate’s degree and/or paralegal certificate.
Experience in commercial litigation and trial preparation is preferred.
Responsibilities include assisting attorneys in all litigation stages, preparing and e-filing legal documents in state and federal court, and comprehensive case file management.
You will handle document management tasks such as review, proofreading, Bates labeling, and compiling information for discovery responses, pleadings, and motions.
Key duties involve performing factual research and investigation, leading subpoena and third-party records retrieval, and drafting correspondence and memoranda.
Experience with medical records, including preparing chronologies and summaries, is required.
Familiarity with e-discovery processes, encompassing the technical aspects of collecting, reviewing, and producing electronically stored information, is expected.
You will be involved in trial preparation and attendance, which includes organizing evidence, preparing exhibits, and scheduling witnesses.
Proficiency in software such as Relativity, LiveNote, Case/Time Map, Summation, Adobe Acrobat, and Trial Director is a plus.
The role requires managing confidential information discreetly, working independently, prioritizing tasks, and accurately entering time in billing systems.
You must be willing to work flexible hours and overtime as needed.

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Cozen O'Connor • Chicago

Last updated: July 8, 2026

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