Senior Paralegal – Personal Injury
Chicago, IL
Category: Administrative
Reference ID: 10082792
Shortcut: http://addisongroup.gosnaphop.com/ipdCq9
Job Title: Senior Paralegal – Personal Injury
Industry: Law Firm
Location: Chicago, IL
Assignment Type: Direct Hire
Pay: $70,000 – $75,000 / yearly
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM | 100% On-site
Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
About The Company:
Our client is an established and growing Chicago law firm with a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The culture is team-oriented and relationship-driven, with employees encouraged to collaborate and support one another.
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Paralegal to take on a key leadership role within a busy plaintiff-side Personal Injury practice. This position is ideal for an accomplished Personal Injury Paralegal who has managed cases throughout the litigation lifecycle and is ready to take on increased responsibility, including oversight and mentorship of other paralegals.
The Senior Paralegal will combine hands-on casework with team leadership, helping manage workflow, establish best practices, and ensure cases progress efficiently. This individual will also work closely with firm leadership on the continued development of the Personal Injury practice.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day leadership and guidance to the Personal Injury Paralegal team.
- Monitor caseloads, workflow, staffing needs, and department priorities.
- Coach and mentor paralegals while helping establish consistent processes and procedures.
- Manage plaintiff-side Personal Injury matters throughout the litigation process, including complex or escalated cases.
- Prepare and file complaints, pleadings, discovery materials, and other litigation documents.
- Coordinate service of process and track important filing requirements and deadlines.
- Draft, issue, review, and respond to written discovery.
- Maintain organized and accurate case files from initial litigation through trial preparation.
- Partner with attorneys and operational leadership to improve department efficiency and case management.
- Serve as a senior resource to the paralegal team when challenging case issues arise.
- Help foster a collaborative, accountable, and positive team environment.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of plaintiff-side Personal Injury paralegal experience.
- Demonstrated experience managing Personal Injury litigation from complaint filing through trial preparation.
- Strong working knowledge of Illinois state and federal court rules and procedures.
- Extensive experience with complaint preparation and filing, service of process, discovery, and litigation case management.
- Previous leadership, mentoring, training, or supervisory experience strongly preferred.
- Ability to successfully manage a high-volume caseload while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
- Confident, proactive approach with an interest in taking ownership and leading others.
Additional Details:
- Direct Hire opportunity.
- Target start date is ASAP.
Perks:
- Opportunity to step into a true leadership role rather than a traditional individual-contributor paralegal position.
- Join a growing law firm with opportunities to take on increased responsibility as the practice expands.
- Direct partnership with senior firm leadership.
- Supportive, team-focused work environment.
- Stable organization with more than a decade in business and continued growth.
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
#Admin2
-
Junior Paralegal – Personal Injury Litigation
Chicago, IL
Job Title: Junior Paralegal – Personal Injury Litigation Industry: Law Firm Location: Chicago, IL Assignment Type: Direct Hire Pay: $60,000–$65,000 annually Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM | 100% On-Site Benefits: This position is eligibl...
Recommended
-
Catastrophic Injury Paralegal
Philadelphia, PA
Position Title: Catastrophic Injury Paralegal Full-Time | Contract-to-Hire | Philadelphia, PA (4 Days On-Site, 1 Hybrid) Pay: $35.00 / Hourly Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). About the Company A rapidly growi...
Recommended
-
Litigation Assistant
Chicago, IL
Job Title: Litigation Assistant Industry: Law Firm Location: Chicago, IL Assignment Type: Direct Hire Pay: $40,000–$45,000 annually Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM | 100% On-Site Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vi...
Recommended
-
Intake Manager
Chicago, IL
Job Title: Intake Manager Industry: Legal Services Location: Chicago, IL – West Loop Assignment Type: Direct Hire Pay: $85,000–$120,000 annually Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM | 100% onsite. Benefits: This position is eligible for medica...
Recommended
-
Corporate Paralegal - Real Estate
Chicago, IL
Job Title: Corporate Paralegal – Real Estate Industry: Legal Services Location: Chicago, IL Assignment Type: Direct Hire Pay: $90,000 annually + year-end bonus Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM | 100% On-Site Benefits: This position is elig...
Recommended
-
Trusts & Estates Paralegal
Chicago, IL
Job Title: Trusts & Estates Paralegal Industry: Law Firm Location: Chicago, IL Assignment Type: Direct Hire Pay: $90,000 – $120,000 annually Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | 35 - hour work week | Hybrid schedule Benefits: This positi...
Recommended
-
Corporate Paralegal
Chicago Metro Area, Illinois
Job Title: Corporate Paralegal Industry: Law Firm Location: Chicago, IL Assignment Type: Direct Hire Pay: $90,000–$120,000 annually Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM | Hybrid schedule Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental,...
Recommended
-
Acquisition Integration Lead
Chicago, IL
Acquisition Lead, Consulting Services Reports to: President, Consulting Services | Full-time | Hybrid / Flexible | Senior Leadership Position Overview We are a $300M consultancy portfolio at a pivotal stage in our growth journey and with an aggressive ...
Recommended
-
Personal Injury Paralegal
Dallas Metro Area, Texas
Job Title: Personal Injury Paralegal Location: Dallas, TX Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (30-minute lunch) Type of Employment: Direct Hire Compensation: $80,000 - $90,000 / year Industry: Legal Benefits: This position may be eligible f...
Recommended
-
Senior Paralegal
Delaware
Job Title: Sr. Paralegal Industry: Legal Location: Wilmington, DE Assignment Type: Direct hire, permanent Salary: $85000 - $95000 / Year Work Schedule: Monday – Friday onsite (business hours; flexibility required during trial periods) Benefits: This po...
Recommended
-
Litigation Paralegal
Dallas, TX
Job Title: Litigation Paralegal Location (City, State): Dallas, TX Work Schedule: Full-Time | Hybrid Type of Employment: Direct Hire Compensation: $100-115K Industry: Legal Services Benefits: This position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits packa...
Recommended
-
Litigation Paralegal
Reston, VA
Job Title: Litigation Paralegal Industry: Legal Services | Nonprofit Location (city, state): Lansdowne, VA Assignment Type: Direct Hire Pay: $68,000 – $90,000 / Annually, depending on experience Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM | 40 ho...
Recommended
-
Shipping Supervisor
West Chicago, IL
Job Title: Shipping Supervisor Industry: Manufacturing / Distribution Location (city, state): West Chicago, IL Assignment Type: Contract-to-Hire preferred; Direct Hire candidates will also be considered Pay: $27–$33/hour Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8...
Recommended
-
Senior Recruiter – Executive & Stakeholder Recruiting
Chicago, IL
Job Title: Senior Recruiter – Executive & Stakeholder Recruiting Industry: Consulting / Professional Services Location (city, state): Chicago, IL Assignment Type: Contract Pay: Work Schedule: Monday–Friday; Hybrid (Onsite 1x a week) Benefits: This posi...
Recommended
-
Executive Assistant
Chicago, IL
Job Title: Executive Assistant Industry: Education Location: Chicago, IL Assignment Type: Contract with potential for future permanent consideration Pay: $38.00–$41.50/hour Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM with a one-hour lunch; 100% on-si...
Recommended
-
Receptionist
Chicago, IL
Job Title: Receptionist Industry: Nonprofit Location: Chicago, IL – West Loop Assignment Type: Long term contract Pay: $20 – $23 / hour Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:45 PM | 100% On-Site Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental...
Recommended
-
Accounts Receivable Analyst
Chicago, IL
Job Title: Accounts Receivable Analyst Industry: Professional Services / Finance Location (city, state): Chicago, IL Compensation: $65,000 - $80,000 annually Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans. Work Schedu...
Recommended
-
Senior Litigation Paralegal
Phoenix, AZ
Job Title: Senior Litigation Paralegal (Civil) Location: Phoenix, AZ Compensation: Contract: $38.46 – $43.26 / Hour Conversion: $80000 – $90000 / Year + monthly bonus Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Qualific...
Recommended
-
Medical Billing Specialist
North Chicago, IL
Job Title: Medical Billing Specialist Industry: Healthcare Location (city, state): North Chicago, IL Assignment Type: Direct Hire Pay: $18.88 – $22.50 / hour, based on experience. Candidates with extensive specialty billing experience may be considered...
Recommended
-
Sr. GRC Analyst
Chicago, IL
Senior GRC Analyst Industry: Professional Services / Information Security Location: Chicago, IL Work Schedule: Hybrid – Onsite Monday, Wednesday & Thursday Assignment Type: Contract-to-Hire Start Date: ASAP Pay: $115,000-$125,000 About the Opportunity ...
Recommended
-
Executive Assistant - Administrative Assistant
Chicago, IL
Job Title: Executive Assistant / Administrative Assistant Industry: Marketing & Advertising Location: Chicago, IL – Fulton Market Assignment Type: Temporary Contract – Approximately 3 Months Pay: $26 – $30 / Hour Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5...
Recommended
-
VOIP Lead Engineer - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Lead VoIP / Unified Communications Engineer Chicago, IL – Onsite Base Salary: $150K–$160K No Remote No Sponsorship offered I’m conducting a confidential search for a Lead VoIP / Unified Communications Engineer to join a highly respected, mission-driven...
Recommended
-
Senior Administrative Assistnat
Chicago, IL
Job Title: Senior Administrative Assistant Industry: Healthcare Location: Chicago, IL Assignment Type: Contract-to-Hire Pay: $27 – $32 / hour Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM | Hybrid – 3 days onsite, 2 days remote Benefits: This position ...
Recommended
-
Sr. Network Administrator
Chicago Metro Area, Illinois
Job Title: Senior Network Administrator Industry: Nonprofit Location (City, State): Chicago, IL Assignment Type: Long-Term Contract (12–24 Months) Pay: $45-55/hr W2 Work Schedule: Primarily remote for now, with onsite availability required for data cen...
Recommended
-
Paralegal
New York, NY
Job Title: Paralegal Industry: Legal Location (city, state): New York, NY Assignment Type: Direct Hire Pay: $100,000 – $115,000 / year Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:30 AM–5:30 PM; Hybrid schedule with 4 days onsite and Fridays remote Benefits: This p...
Recommended
-
HR Generalist
Chicago, IL
Job Title: HR Generalist Industry: Higher Education Services Location: Chicago, IL Assignment Type: Temporary Contract – Through End of Year Pay: $24–$28/hour Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week. Hybrid schedule requiring 2–3 days onsite pe...
Recommended
-
Tech Recruiter
Chicago, IL
Job Title: Tech Recruiter Industry: Management Technology Location: Chicago, IL Assignment Type: 6 to 8 months Pay: $30–$40/hour, up to $80,000 upon conversion Work Schedule: Hybrid | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM | 2–3 days per week on-site in downto...
Recommended
-
HR Manager
Chicago, IL
Job Title: HR Manager Industry: Insurance Location Chicago, IL Assignment Type: Temporary Contract – Approximately 6 Months Pay: $40 – $48 / hour Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, 40 hours per week. Hybrid schedule requiring 2–3 days onsit...
Recommended
-
Contract Paralegal Associate
Washington, DC
Job Title: Contract Paralegal Associate Industry: Nonprofit / Litigation & Legal Advocacy Location: Washington, DC (Fully Remote) Assignment Type: Contract, approximately 5 months Pay: $30.00 – $40.00 /Per hour (depending on experience & alignment) Wor...
Recommended
-
Technical Project Manager
Chicago, IL
Job Title: Technical Project Manager (Infrastructure Migrations) Location: Hybrid in Chicago, IL 2-3 days a week. Pay Rate: $65.00 - $75.00 / Per Hour Duration: 6 Months with possibility of extensions Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, de...
Recommended