Litigation Paralegal

The posting, as Tyson & Mendes LLP wrote it

Litigation Paralegal | Northbrook, IL

Meaningful Litigation. Experienced Trial Attorneys. A Team That Values You.

Join a team where your experience matters and your contributions make a difference.

Tyson & Mendes is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our Chicago area office in Northbrook, Illinois.

If you enjoy substantive litigation work, collaborating with accomplished attorneys, and taking an active role in moving cases forward, this is an opportunity to grow your career with a nationally recognized insurance defense firm.

Work Alongside Experienced Trial Leaders

Our Chicago office represents clients throughout Illinois and beyond in a wide variety of complex insurance defense matters, including catastrophic injury and wrongful death, professional and medical liability, premises liability, construction defect, transportation litigation, product liability, and commercial disputes.

The office is led by Scott Ruksakiati, Midwest & Central Regional Managing Partner and Chicago Branch Office Managing Partner , an accomplished trial attorney with more than 30 years of litigation experience.

Scott has successfully first-chaired numerous jury trials and commercial arbitrations and is recognized for his strategic approach to litigation, including obtaining favorable resolutions through dispositive motions, mediation, and trial.

You'll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced litigators who value collaboration, thoughtful case preparation, and the important role paralegals play in delivering excellent client outcomes.

Be an Essential Part of the Litigation Team

At Tyson & Mendes, our paralegals are more than support staff. They are valued members of the litigation team.

In this role, you'll contribute to meaningful casework, including discovery, document management, case organization, litigation deadlines, and trial preparation. You'll work closely with attorneys who appreciate initiative, attention to detail, strong communication, and a proactive approach to litigation support.

We are looking for someone who enjoys taking ownership of their work, anticipating team needs, and helping cases move forward efficiently.

Local Team. National Resources. Real Opportunities.

Our Northbrook office offers the connection and collaboration of a close-knit local team, backed by the resources of a growing national law firm.

You'll benefit from

Direct collaboration with experienced trial attorneys and regional leadership

A supportive, communicative team environment

Substantive involvement in complex insurance defense litigation

Access to national paralegal and administrative resources

Professional development and opportunities to strengthen your litigation skills

A competitive billable-hours bonus program that recognizes your contributions

We believe great paralegals are essential to great litigation teams, and we are committed to creating an environment where your work is valued.

Hybrid Flexibility W
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time is accrued annually at the employee’s base rate

• Internal diversity and inclusion programs, such as the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative
• Firm-wide charitable giving program
• Numerous social and off-site events each year to enrich your relationships with your colleagues

Why Tyson & Mendes?

We are one of the country’s fastest growing civil defense firms. We have steadily and successfully made our mark as a trailblazer in the legal ecosphere. We are a progressive, dynamic and diverse firm that prides ourselves in breaking the mold upheld by the “traditional” law firm. Here, you will discover an exceptionally smart, deeply talented team, who have continuously made a profound impact on the lives of literally hundreds of thousands of people. From Howell vs. Hamilton Meats, to our many trial wins, our mission every day is to provide unparalleled service and achieve exceptional results for our clients.

In addition to our outstanding legal work, we take an innovative approach to law firm management that invests wholly in our employees.

OK, now for the legal copy (we are a law firm, after all). It is Tyson & Mendes’ policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. By the way, if you read all of this, congratulations – we can already tell your attention to detail is exceptional.
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Pay Range
$30 — $43 USD