Paralegal – Litigation

Chicago Housing Authority

. Support the Chicago Housing Authority’s Office of the General Counsel in protecting CHA’s legal interests .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in litigation support, including drafting pleadings, managing case files, and conducting legal research. Proficient in legal terminology, courtroom procedures, and e-discovery processes, with strong organizational and communication skills.

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Litigation Paralegal ExperienceDrafting PleadingsLegal Research PracticesCase File ManagementDocketing Procedures

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Hard Skills

Litigation SupportDrafting MotionsE-DiscoveryLegal ResearchCourt FilingsCase IntakeDocument AnalysisTrial PreparationDiscovery ManagementLegal Terminology

Soft Skills

Detail-OrientedStrong Organizational SkillsWritten CommunicationOral CommunicationTeam Player

Tools & Technologies

Electronic DatabasesDocketing SoftwareOffice Technology

Certifications & Qualifications

ABA-Certified Program Graduate

Industry Keywords

LitigationTortsCommercial LitigationFair HousingEmployment LitigationEvictionsHousing Choice Voucher HearingsCode Violation Cases

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Chicago Housing Authority’s Office of the General Counsel in protecting CHA’s legal interests
Perform paralegal and administrative functions for the Litigation Team and Department under attorney supervision
Work on litigation matters in state and federal courts and administrative agencies, including torts, commercial litigation, fair housing and employment litigation, writs, appeals, evictions, housing choice voucher hearings, and code violation cases
Conduct internal and external legal research and provide analysis
Assist with case intake, pre-litigation and litigation file setup, investigations, service of process, court and agency filings, and courtesy copies
Draft and assist with pleadings, briefs, motions, discovery, affidavits/declarations, trial and hearing packets, eviction notices, subpoenas, and related correspondence
Prepare exhibits, trial binders, hearing packets, training materials, document abstracts, and summaries
Review and analyze documents for potential privilege and proper service of eviction notices
Help interview witnesses and coordinate testimony scheduling
Manage court calendars, docketing protocols, related software, case intake, and case progress
Collect and analyze data and prepare reports and status memoranda
Communicate with internal stakeholders, client representatives, third parties, courts, and agencies
Support attorneys with related duties as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Preferred graduate of ABA-certified program with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a significant litigation paralegal role
Alternatively, a combination of college education/certified courses and a minimum of 4 years of transferrable litigation work experience
Experience conducting filings, drafting pleadings, helping lead discovery, and using electronic databases
Knowledge and experience in one or more substantive areas relevant to CHA’s practice needs
Knowledge of legal case file management, docketing procedures, legal research practices, courtroom procedures, and legal terminology
E-discovery experience is a plus
Detail-oriented with strong organizational, written and oral communication, and research skills
Office technology-related skills, good judgment, ability to work well with others, and strong work ethic
Team player able to adapt to and provide support in a dynamic environment
Must report to the main office in Chicago Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Vacation, Sick and Personal, competitive PTO package
Medical (HMO, PPO, and No employee cost High-Deductible PPO), Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance
Pet Insurance
Parking Transit
Prepaid Legal Services
Brightstar 529 College Savings Plan
Identity Theft Protection
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
Deferred Compensation Plan: Empower 457/401(a) with a 3% employer match
Pension Plan: CHA makes contributions on behalf of the employee, along with the employee's 3% contribution; 100% vesting occurs after 6 years of continuous employment or opt-out of CHA's Retirement Plan and continues to participate in the Municipal Employees Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago
Hybrid work schedule; eligible for remote work following successful completion of a 90-day probationary period according to CHA policies and procedures