Legal Jobs in Summit, IL

Job Title: Pre-Litigation Paralegal

Location: Chicago, IL

Industry: Legal Services

Compensation: $45,000 – $55,000 annually

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday -100% on-site

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client:

Addison Group is hiring on behalf of our client, a growing plaintiff-focused law firm located in downtown Chicago. In business for over a decade, this firm has built a strong reputation in the personal injury space and continues to expand its team.

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a motivated Pre-Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys handling personal injury matters. This role is ideal for someone with foundational litigation experience who is comfortable managing a high-volume caseload and communicating directly with clients. The firm is looking for a personable, hardworking professional who can thrive in a dynamic environment and grow with the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct initial client conversations and coordinate formal intake meetings with attorneys
• Review, organize, and summarize medical records and billing documentation
• Draft correspondence, including demand letters and other case-related communications
• Open and manage insurance claims for motor vehicle and premises liability matters; communicate with adjusters as needed
• Assist with pre-suit investigations by gathering documentation and supporting evidence
• Maintain case files, track deadlines, and manage calendaring
• Order medical records and handle general administrative support for litigation matters
• Provide assistance on additional legal matters, including probate or transactional files when applicable

Qualifications:

• 1–2 years of experience in personal injury litigation (plaintiff or defense)
• Basic understanding of legal terminology and litigation processes
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable handling client phone calls, including difficult conversations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Additional Details:

• Direct hire opportunity
• Team is expanding due to growth

Perks:

• Opportunity to join a rapidly growing firm with long-term career potential
• Collaborative paralegal team that supports one another
• High-energy, engaging office culture with social events

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment 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. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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The Merker Group (a well respected National legal recruiting firm), is working on a role for a one of our top Am Law 100 firms in search of a sophisticated practitioner to represent a diverse portfolio of elite clients, including founders of emerging tech companies, principals at leading investment funds (PE/Hedge), and multi-generational high-net-worth families.

You will serve as a primary legal counselor, managing the intersection of personal wealth, corporate structure, and long-term legacy planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Advisory: Counsel clients on the full spectrum of financial affairs, including high-level estate and income tax optimization, corporate restructuring, and the governance of family offices and private trust companies.
• Advanced Wealth Transfer: Design and implement complex vehicles such as GRATs, SLATs, ILITs, and DIGTs to maximize tax efficiency and mitigate future disputes.
• Fiduciary Administration: Lead all aspects of estate and trust administration, including sophisticated modification strategies like trust decanting, mergers, and nonjudicial settlement agreements.
• Philanthropic Impact: Facilitate complex charitable goals through the establishment of private foundations, donor-advised funds (DAFs), and major grant arrangements.
• Tax Compliance: Oversee the preparation of intricate federal filings (e.g., Forms 706 and 709), navigating specialized tax code provisions such as GST allocations and payment extensions under Sections 6161 and 6166.

Candidate Qualifications

• Education: JD or LLM from an accredited institution.
• Experience: A minimum of 3+ years of dedicated experience in premium estate planning and GST tax strategy.
• Technical Proficiency: Proven track record drafting comprehensive testamentary and lifetime planning documents within an intricate legal framework.
• Analytical Rigor: Ability to conduct deep-dive legal research into multi-jurisdictional and cross-border tax issues.
• Licensure: Must be a member in good standing of a U.S. State Bar (with the ability to waive into the local jurisdiction if necessary).

Work Environment & Compensation

• Model: Modern hybrid work structure (partial in-office presence required in a major metropolitan hub).
• Compensation: Competitive market-based salary ($235k–$325k range) with a comprehensive executive benefits package and performance-based bonus eligibility.

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Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A., a multi-office national defense firm, is seeking Illinois licensed attorneys with Medical Malpractice/Long Term Care litigation defense experience for our Chicago, IL office. The ideal candidate would have 2+ years Med Mal/LTC litigation experience, preferably with 1st or 2nd chair trial experience. A Missouri license would be considered a plus.

Work would entail reviewing and preparing motions, covering hearings, preparing clients for depositions and attending depositions as well. We are in search of seasoned litigators who can handle files open to close

QPWB is the largest woman and minority owned law firm in the nation. Our culture supports creative entrepreneurs and we are dedicated to providing growth and career development opportunities. We are building succession plans and this is a great opportunity for attorneys passionate about creating and/or maintaining a vibrant litigation career.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in the State of Illinois
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent research abilities and written and oral communication skills

What We Offer

• Excellent Benefits including 401K match
• Exceptional growth and advancement opportunities
• Competitive Salary & training/mentoring programs
• Requirements
• Experience with medical records analysis
• Draft initial reports, interim reports, pre-trial reports, trials, appellate activity
• Draft discovery and respond to discovery
• Draft and respond to discovery related motions
• Regularly attend court appearances
• Take and defend depositions of fact witnesses and expert witnesses
• Draft motions for summary judgment
• 1st or 2nd chair trial experience

Are you a litigation attorney who thrives in the courtroom and excels at building lasting relationships? Kopka Law is seeking an experienced litigator to join our growing team.

Who You Are

You're a seasoned attorney with a proven record of taking cases from inception to resolution. Your experience speaks for itself—you've managed complex caseloads, conducted confident depositions, evaluated claims with precision, and built strong partnerships with claim professionals. You consistently meet court deadlines and excel in both pre‐ and post‐litigation negotiation. Whether you've tried cases or simply have a strong desire to litigate, you bring the experience and drive we're looking for.

What Sets You Apart

Beyond your technical skills, you possess exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities. You seek to understand before being understood. You're collaborative by nature, thrive in team environments, and approach challenges with a learner's mindset. Your proactive approach to case management means problems get solved before they escalate.

You're also eager to expand your expertise—product liability, bodily injury, trucking, auto, construction, premesis liability, coverage, and large loss property cases—you welcome the variety and the opportunity to continuously grow your practice areas.

The Kopka Law Difference

At Kopka Law, delivering concierge service isn't just a tagline—it's how we operate, both with our clients and within our team. We believe in the power of collaboration and constructive feedback. We value strong analytical thinking paired with genuine human connection. If you demonstrate these qualities and bring an openness to continuous improvement, you'll find a home here.

Here we go beyond expectations by delivering concierge level service rooted in mutual respect and solution driven expertise.

What Our Team Has to Say

"I have worked in the legal field for almost three decades, first as a secretary, then a paralegal, and now a licensed attorney. Throughout those years I gained the unique perspective of having experienced, through various lenses, the full spectrum of different business cultures held by private law firms. Kopka Law hits differently. From introductions to interviews, to becoming part of Kopka's legal team, the authenticity of character and cohesiveness of a true team is palpable here. Egos are checked at the door to allow higher level collaborative efforts that lead to better results for the firm's clients while fostering a strong office morale".

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you.

*Salary is based on experience and practice area.

About the Position:

Our client, a well-funded global nonprofit organization headquartered in a northern suburb, is actively seeking an attorney with 5-10+ years of significant large law firm corporate/transactional experience to join its dynamic and growing legal team as an Assistant General Counsel. The lawyer in this position will work closely alongside the Chief Legal Officer as well as other members of the legal team and will have broad responsiblities, including drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts and agreements, serving as a trusted advisor to business leaders, and playing a key role in supporting the organization's continued growth and strategic initiatives.

Local/Illinois candidates only. No relocates please.

Highlights:

• Collegial and collaborative environment

• Interesting and impactful work

• Mission-driven, nonprofit organization with a 100+ year legacy

• Strong culture of professional development, recognition, and growth

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to business leaders, providing strategic guidance on contracts, risk mitigation, disputes, intellectual property, and key initiatives

• Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret a wide range of commercial, transactional, and research-related agreements and contracts

• Collaborate with internal legal colleagues and cross-functionally with other teams to resolve complex issues related to projects, contracts, commercial operations, compliance, and other business matters

• Advise on intellectual property matters, litigation, investigations, and disputes as needed

• Provide guidance on compliance matters and develop policies, processes, and controls to ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations

• Manage legal support for strategic initiatives, coordinating efforts across the legal team to provide expert guidance and harmonize solutions to complex legal issues

• Consult with internal and external counsel as needed to address legal concerns and ensure comprehensive legal support

• Contribute to and/or lead other department specific and cross-functional initiatives

• Support corporate governance matters, including board and committee activities and preparation of related materials

Required Qualifications:

• 5-10+ years of large law firm corporate experience, specifically including strong commercial contracting and transactional experience

• Significant in-house experience handling complex commercial contracts is a plus

• Background at a nonprofit, academic, or research organization is a plus

Location:

Northern Chicago suburb, Illinois (Hybrid); Local/Illinois candidates only.

Compensation:

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $175,000 – $235,000, plus bonus.

About Us:

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search is Chicago's leading legal search firm. We leverage more than 30 years of experience in the Chicago legal market to assist attorneys and paralegals seeking new opportunities and employers searching for top legal talent.

Pay: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a high-volume, fast-moving PI practice where you'll sharpen your litigation skills quickly and consistently
• Work on meaningful cases that make a real difference for injured clients
• Strong compensation with performance bonus potential and clear pathways for growth
• Collaboration and resources of a larger platform, with a "roll up your sleeves" team environment
• Variety in casework (plaintiff or defense PI backgrounds welcomed) and daily opportunities to negotiate, strategize, and drive outcomes.

Location: Full-time openings available in Chicago, IL; Atlanta, GA; Houston, TX; Miami, FL; and Boca Raton, FL. You'll be based out of the local office for the market you support.

Note: Candidates must be actively barred and in good standing in the state for the office location they are pursuing (Illinois, Georgia, Texas, or Florida).

About Us

We are a well-established, growth-focused law firm with a strong national footprint and a reputation for delivering outstanding results for clients in personal injury and related matters. Our attorneys are trusted advisors who combine sharp advocacy with real empathy.

Job Description

• Manage a personal injury litigation caseload from intake through resolution
• Meet with clients, build trust, and guide them through the legal process with compassion and clarity
• Evaluate claims, assess damages, and develop practical case strategies
• Draft and respond to litigation documents, discovery, and demand packages
• Communicate with insurers and opposing counsel regarding claims, demands, and settlement negotiations
• Prepare cases for trial as needed (no trial experience required, but litigation readiness matters)
• Collaborate with a team of attorneys and support staff to keep cases moving efficiently

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• 2+ years of personal injury experience (plaintiff or defense)
• Active bar license in the state of the office you're applying to, in good standing
• Strong negotiation skills and sound judgment in valuing claims
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive, organized, and able to manage deadlines in a busy environment
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

Why You Will Love Working Here

• You'll be supported with systems, structure, and teammates who want you to win
• The work is substantive and client-facing—you're not stuck doing "busy work"
• Clear expectations, performance feedback, and room to grow as the firm grows
• A culture that values accountability, urgency, and results—without losing the human element

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Robert Half is partnering with a reputable law firm seeking an IP Legal Assistant to support a busy and fast‐paced Intellectual Property practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail‐oriented legal professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys working on sophisticated IP matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to attorneys within the Intellectual Property practice group
• Prepare, revise, and format legal documents, including patent and trademark filings, correspondence, and discovery materials
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, docketing, and scheduling for hearings, meetings, and filings
• Assist with electronic filing of USPTO and federal court documents
• Maintain organized client files and manage document management systems
• Handle billing, time entry, and expense reports
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and internal teams in a professional and timely manner
• Perform additional administrative tasks as needed to support the practice

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant; experience in Intellectual Property strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of patent and/or trademark procedures, USPTO filing processes, and docketing workflows
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and legal document management systems
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and time management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines and work efficiently in a fast‐paced environment

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We are currently partnered with an elite investment firm seeking a corporate finance attorney to join their growing legal team. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, you will provide legal support across transactional matters involving investment funds and lead high-level lending transactions. This role offers broad collaboration across the business, the ability to make an immediate impact, and a genuine work-life balance.

Responsibilities:

• Provide general corporate legal support to investment funds
• Advise internal business units and senior leadership on transactional matters, public company disclosure, legal entity maintenance, and more
• Support CLOs, fund launches, warehouse facilities, and BDCs.
• Build strong working relationships with internal teams, outside counsel, and deal professionals.

Requirements:

• JD from a top tier Law school
• 5+ years of experience in Finance from a top-tier law firm or in-house environment
• Experience with lending transactions
• Experience with supporting Capital Markets activity

If you're interested in the Senior Counsel lending legal role, feel free to reach out with an updated copy of your resume.

About Buildots

Buildots is transforming construction management with AI and computer vision.

Our AI-powered SaaS platform automates on-site progress tracking, giving construction teams the tools to plan smarter, improve efficiency, and cut costly delays by up to 50%. The $13 trillion construction industry has seen little disruption in the past 150 years. Until now. Backed by leading VCs and industry pioneers, Buildots enables a new, performance-driven approach.

Deployed on hundreds of projects across North America, Europe and the Middle East, Buildots is already reshaping the future of the world's largest industry, and we're on track for rapid expansion in 2025.

Buildots' customers include top global contractors, consultants and owners – Intel, JE Dunn, Ledcor and CBRE, to name a few.

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-paced, dynamic, and innovative environment, and be part of a company that's revolutionizing the construction tech industry.

We're looking for a talented and driven Legal Counsel to join our legal team and support a variety aspects of the company's legal needs. You will report directly to the VP & General Counsel and work closely with stakeholders across the organization.

If you're passionate about technology, enjoy working independently, and want to help shape the legal foundations of a game-changing product - we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll do:

• Draft, negotiate, and review a wide range of commercial agreements including Marketing and events agreements, NDAs, customer agreements, vendor and consultant agreements, and more.
• Advise on a wide range of legal matters, including, privacy, and data protection, ensuring compliance and collaborating with external counsel when needed.
• Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to cross-functional teams.

Requirements:

• 3-4 years of experience in a commercial/ Hi-Tech department of a leading law firm
• Proven experience in drafting, negotiating, and finalizing contracts.
• Pragmatic and business enabler mindset, dynamic and pro-active personality, well-organized, independent and strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a timely manner in a fast-paced environment.
• JD and admitted to practice law in Illinois or Texas
• Experience working in a startup or tech company – an advantage.

A benefits package designed to support you professionally and personally:

• Health, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off (vacation and sick leave)
• Stock-option grants
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

The salary range for this role is $180k – $200k. Compensation within this range will vary based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal equity.

In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for equity.

*By submitting your application, you agree that Buildots will process your personal data in accordance with Buildots' Privacy Policy.

We are partnered with a respected and client-focused Chicago personal injury law firm dedicated to advocating for individuals injured in motor vehicle accidents and premises liability matters. Their team is known for delivering compassionate service, strong case preparation, and consistent results. With a collaborative office culture and hands-on leadership, this firm provides an environment where team members are supported, trusted, and given meaningful responsibility in driving case success.

We are seeking a Legal Assistant to support three attorneys and the broader litigation team. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced office setting. While prior legal experience is a plus, it is not required — making this a strong opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in the legal field. You will play an essential role in keeping cases organized, deadlines on track, and daily operations running smoothly.

REWARDS

• Competitive salary ranging from $45,000–$55,000, commensurate with experience

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with Safe Harbor contribution

• In-office position with eligibility for one (1) work-from-home day per week after three (3) months

• Supportive team environment with opportunity for growth

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assemble and electronically file documents in state, county, and federal e-filing systems on behalf of multiple attorneys

• Prepare legal documents and correspondence for attorney and/or paralegal review

• Maintain organized client files and update contact information

• Schedule meetings, conference calls, depositions, and court hearings

• Manage and maintain a shared calendar for three attorneys to ensure deadlines and appearances are met

• Provide additional administrative support to the litigation team as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Prior legal experience is a plus but not required

• Bachelor's degree required

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)

• Clear written and verbal communication skills

• Professional demeanor and ability to maintain confidentiality

Emerge is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic. In compliance with the Job Application Fairness Act, we ensure a fair and equitable recruitment process and provide necessary and reasonable accommodations. We value diversity and encourage individuals from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.