Top Paralegal Jobs in Chicago, IL

The Intellectual Property Paralegal manages the internal patent docketing system, communicates with external law firms, and tracks critical deadlines for patent prosecution.

Provide advanced litigation paralegal support across high-volume, multi-jurisdiction dockets: manage matter tracking, discovery and trial prep, subpoena and third-party request responses, small claims matters, deadline calendaring, outside counsel coordination, and build process/tooling improvements to scale the Litigation team.

Support capital markets legal and business teams on ABS, warehouse financings, and fund matters. Organize closings, coordinate internal and external parties, draft basic documents and entity formation papers, and manage transaction compliance including covenant tracking and UCC filings/renewals.

Manage contract review processes, draft agreements, maintain templates, oversee legal operations, and utilize AI tools for efficiency in a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsible for legal research, document preparation, contract management, and compliance monitoring, while supporting internal teams and managing legal inquiries.

The Paralegal will support the legal team in litigation, regulatory, and corporate matters, manage documents, and assist with compliance.

Provide high-level paralegal support to a team of public interest attorneys: supervise legal assistant and deadlines; prepare, proofread, format, and file court documents; manage e-filing accounts; conduct factual, legal, and policy research; assist with discovery and court admissions; and perform administrative support as needed in a hybrid Chicago office.

Support M&A transactions across the deal lifecycle including drafting agreements, disclosure schedules, shareholder and board consents, entity formation and qualification, UCC searches, virtual data room management, closing coordination, post-closing deliverables, and regulatory filings. Interface with attorneys, clients, and opposing counsel while managing multiple deals under tight deadlines and meeting a 1500 billable-hour requirement.

The Corporate Legal Compliance Paralegal & Project Manager supports corporate governance and compliance activities, manages global records, oversees statutory filings, and leads cross-functional legal projects while ensuring regulatory adherence and operational efficiency.

The Product Paralegal supports the Product Legal Team by conducting intakes, assisting in legal document preparation, managing projects, and tracking relevant laws and regulations.

Under attorney supervision, performs corporate paralegal duties including maintaining cap tables and stock ledgers, preparing and filing Section 16 and S-8 filings, forming entities, preparing corporate transaction documents, UCC searches/filings, Blue Sky research, managing closing books and data rooms, and assisting with due diligence and transfer agent functions.

Supports attorneys by reviewing and organizing medical records, preparing chronologies and exhibits, conducting medical research and analyses, coordinating experts, issuing record requests, and preparing materials for hearings, depositions, and trials while managing communications with counsel, clients, vendors, and court personnel.

Support litigation teams by organizing, coding, and summarizing documents; drafting discovery and basic pleadings; obtaining records; interviewing witnesses; selecting exhibits; maintaining calendars, time records and case databases; traveling to trials; mentoring staff paralegals; and communicating case status to clients and attorneys.

Support global trademark prosecution and portfolio management: prepare and file U.S. and international trademark applications, monitor deadlines in WebTMS, run clearance searches, assist enforcement and takedowns, draft and manage trademark agreements and recordals, and prepare reports for internal stakeholders while maintaining billing and stakeholder communications.

Manage a 50–75 case caseload in plaintiff personal injury (motor vehicle collisions). Draft demands, pleadings, motions, and discovery; audit medical bills and liens; maintain Filevine case data; assist with trial preparation; communicate with clients, counsel, experts, and courts.

Provide paralegal support for M&A transactions, corporate governance, equity administration, compliance, filings, and post-closing matters. Coordinate with outside counsel, internal stakeholders, Finance, and HR; prepare and populate legal templates; maintain corporate records, cap tables, and entity filings; and support legal operations and platform administration.

Provide substantial assistance in Chapter 11 commercial bankruptcy cases, including legal research, document preparation, and client service. Mentor junior staff and maintain proficiency in database management and legal AI.

The Fund Formation Senior Paralegal supports attorneys with fund formation tasks, conducts due diligence, prepares legal documents, and ensures SEC compliance.

The Senior Corporate Paralegal prepares and manages corporate agreements, ensuring compliance while partnering with internal stakeholders to enhance contract efficiency.

The Immigration Paralegal prepares and submits various visa petitions, communicates with clients, and stays updated on immigration developments.

The Legal Assistant/Paralegal will support the legal team by managing client communications, drafting documents, maintaining case organization, and coordinating schedules.

The Paralegal supports family law attorneys by managing case files, drafting legal documents, tracking billable hours, and interacting with clients and legal institutions.

The paralegal will manage litigation cases, support attorneys with legal research, client communications, and document preparation in a remote setting.

This role involves supporting guardianship cases by preparing legal documents, managing case files, and communicating with clients and stakeholders.

The Paralegal supports legal operations by managing case files, assisting attorneys with research, drafting documents, and ensuring compliance with legal procedures.