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BMO

Senior Litigation Paralegal

BMO

. Support attorneys on all phases of litigation, arbitration, regulatory, and investigative matters .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $55,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in litigation support, including managing document collections, discovery processes, and legal operations. Proficient in utilizing legal matter management systems and eDiscovery tools while maintaining high standards of professionalism and confidentiality.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Litigation Paralegal ExperienceCivil Litigation ProceduresDocument Collection ManagementEDiscovery Tools ProficiencyLegal Operations and Reporting

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Hard Skills
Litigation SupportDocument CollectionDiscovery ProcessesLegal ResearchBudget ManagementInvoice ReviewData Integrity ManagementRegulatory MattersTrial PreparationProcess Improvement
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsStrong Organizational AbilitiesAnalytical SkillsProject Management SkillsAbility to Manage Multiple Priorities
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeLegal Matter Management SystemsPACERWestlawEDiscovery Applications
Certifications & Qualifications
Paralegal CertificateBachelor's Degree
Industry Keywords
Financial Services LitigationComplex Commercial LitigationClass ActionsGovernment InvestigationsLitigation Hold Platforms

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support attorneys on all phases of litigation, arbitration, regulatory, and investigative matters
  • Coordinate and manage document collections, discovery responses, and productions
  • Administer legal holds, preservation notices, and related tracking processes
  • Maintain matter information within legal matter management systems and ensure data integrity
  • Manage litigation budgets, outside counsel invoices, accruals, and legal spend reporting
  • Assist with subpoena, garnishment, levy, and records requests across multiple jurisdictions
  • Conduct legal and factual research using Westlaw, PACER, court dockets, and internal systems
  • Review and summarize pleadings, discovery, deposition transcripts, and other case materials
  • Prepare matter status reports, dashboards, presentations, and executive-level reporting
  • Support trial, hearing, mediation, and deposition preparation
  • Coordinate with internal business partners and outside counsel to gather information and meet litigation deadlines
  • Develop and maintain templates, procedures, and best practices to improve operational efficiency
  • Mentor junior paralegals and contribute to litigation operations initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree and Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 7+ years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm, financial institution, or sophisticated in-house legal department
  • Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures, discovery processes, and court filings
  • Experience managing complex document collections and electronic discovery
  • Experience supporting outside counsel management, budgeting, and invoice review
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, legal matter management systems, PACER, Westlaw, and eDiscovery tools
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and project management abilities
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • High degree of professionalism and ability to handle confidential information
  • Financial services or banking litigation experience
  • Experience supporting complex commercial litigation, class actions, regulatory matters, or government investigations
  • Experience with legal operations, reporting, analytics, and process improvement initiatives
  • Familiarity with litigation hold platforms and eDiscovery applications

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Performance-based incentives
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Health insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Accident insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Retirement savings plans
  • In-depth training and coaching
  • Manager support
  • Network-building opportunities
  • Tools and resources to reach new milestones