Litigation Paralegal

**Consilio's ELS Direct Hire Staffing Division** is excited to assist our client in Chicago, IL in finding a Senior Paralegal (Litigation & IP) Our client, a respected Am Law firm, is seeking a **Senior Paralegal** to support complex commercial, patent, and trademark litigation matters in state and federal courts. Responsibilities * Support attorneys through all phases of litigation, from case inception through trial and appeal * Manage case files, pleadings, discovery, and document productions * Prepare and coordinate court filings in federal and state courts * Draft, proofread, cite-check, and Bluebook legal documents * Coordinate depositions, hearings, arbitrations, and trial logistics * Maintain case calendars, deadlines, chronologies, and discovery trackers * Conduct legal and factual research * Prepare deposition summaries, witness files, exhibits, and trial materials * Utilize Relativity and other litigation support platforms * Mentor and coordinate workflow for junior paralegals and support staff Qualifications * Bachelor's degree required; ABA Paralegal Certificate preferred * 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience * Experience with court filings, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation * Commercial litigation experience required; patent and trademark litigation experience strongly preferred * Proficiency with Relativity, PACER/CM-ECF, Microsoft Office, and e-filing systems * Strong organizational, communication, and proofreading skills * Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment **Apply now to take the next step in your career!** *ELS Consilio Direct Hire Division staffs’ positions for Consilio clients and does not staff for internal corporate positions Consilio.* *Equal Opportunity Employer* *Consilio, LLC is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.* Interested candidates are encouraged to apply.