Top 13 Senior litigation paralegal Jobs in Glen Ellyn Il

Paralegal Senior Manager
Sidley Austin LLP —Chicago, IL
- $175,000 - $250,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Analysis skills
Senior Paralegal
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates —Chicago, IL
- $100,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- 6 years
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Senior Litigation Paralegal
Law Offices of Michael P McCready —Chicago, IL
- $28 - $42 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Mentoring
- Senior level
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Senior Paralegal
4P Consulting Inc. —Naperville, IL
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
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Senior Corporate Paralegal
Illinois Bone and Joint Institute LLC —Park Ridge, IL
- $80,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Google Workspace
- Bachelor's degree
- Organizational skills
- Profit sharing
- Wellness program
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Sr. Corporate Paralegal
The Boyd Group —Chicago, IL
- $70,000 - $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- Google Workspace
- Office
- Analysis skills
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Senior Associate/eDiscovery (Forensic Services practice)
Charles River Associates —Chicago, IL
- $130,000 - $152,500 a year
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Mentoring
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
Senior FOIA Paralegal
Contact Government Services, LLC —Chicago, IL
- $65,357.76 - $94,405.65 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Word processing
- English
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior Docket Analyst
Cooley LLP —Chicago, IL
- $39.50 - $57.00 an hour
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
Senior eDiscovery Analytics Lead
Contact Government Services, LLC —Chicago, IL
- $114,816.00 - $165,845.33 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Databases
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior Legal Assistant
Chicago Public Schools —Chicago, IL
- $54,000 - $77,500 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Oracle
Senior eDiscovery Litigation Technologist (Top Secret Clearance Required)
Contact Government Services, LLC —Chicago, IL
- $160,579.80 - $231,948.60 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor of Science
- 3 years
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Paralegal Senior Manager

Sidley Austin LLP -
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$175,000 - $250,000 a year

Qualifications

Staff supervision
Confidential information handling
Writing skills
Bachelor's degree
Managing projects
Project leadership

Full Job Description

Under the direction of the Litigation and Practice Support Director, the Chicago office Paralegal Senior Manager is responsible for leading and maintaining a high-performing department that includes Paralegals and Project Assistants supporting approximately 500 lawyers. The Manager oversees performance, productivity, employee relations, and workflow across the department, and works closely with peer managers in other offices to ensure consistent standards firm-wide. This individual leads the annual performance management and compensation process, forecasts staffing needs, directs recruiting efforts, and interprets and applies firm policy.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide day-to-day leadership and management of the Chicago paralegal and project assistant department, including direct supervision of the paralegal supervisor and oversight of paralegal and project assistant staff.
Partner with paralegal and project assistant managers in other offices to promote consistent policies, standards, and practices firm-wide while addressing the specific needs of the Chicago office.
Research, develop, and adapt departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges.
Build strong relationships with firm lawyers, paralegals, project assistants, firm administration, and fellow managers, establishing a reputation as a key problem solver.
Promote and maintain a unified, collaborative team across practice groups through regular communication and meetings.
Partner with department leadership, practice group heads, and Human Resources to develop staffing strategies that address current and future talent needs.
Participate in the recruiting, interviewing, and selection of paralegal and project assistant staff.
Manage new hire onboarding, integration, and the overall employee experience.
Manage the onboarding and training of new Project Assistant classes, as well as the ongoing Project Assistant "Brown Bag Lunch" Series.
Assess the department's training and continuing education needs and support firm-wide initiatives that increase paralegal and project assistant efficiency and effectiveness.
Manage the performance management and compensation process, including obtaining lawyer feedback, writing annual appraisals, making compensation recommendations, and conducting performance review meetings.
Counsel staff on employee relations issues, resolve conflicts, facilitate performance improvement plans, and coach and develop high performers, including the paralegal supervisor.
Monitor lawyer feedback, staff productivity, and morale to drive high performance; recommend engagement and recognition initiatives to firm leadership.
Manage paralegal and project assistant-driven technology programs, including Graphics Support; Trial, Hearing & Arbitration support; and specialty practice applications.
Monitor paralegal and project assistant utilization and productivity by preparing monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual reports of hours to support workflow coordination and resource allocation.
Track progress toward billable-hour and utilization targets, and work with firm lawyers, paralegals, and project assistants to balance workloads across the Chicago office.
Oversee timekeeping, time-and-attendance records, and related departmental reporting, ensuring compliance with firm policies and wage-and-hour requirements.
Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

Required:

Bachelor’s degree
10 years experience in professional services or related field
5 years experience managing at least 15 direct/indirect reports
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
Ability to quickly connect with various levels of stakeholders
Ability to build trust and gain buy-in from firm leadership

Preferred:

Experience working in the legal industry
Experience with legal services technologies

Other Skills and Abilities:

The following will also be required of the successful candidate:

Strong organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Good judgment
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
Able to work under pressure
Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

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The target salary range for this role is:

$175,000 - $250,000 if located in Illinois.

Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits .

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities above satisfactorily and meet the requirements. The requirements listed above are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email [email protected] (current employees should contact Human Resources).

Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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