Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit

Senior Litigation Paralegal

Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeLincolnshire • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $70,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive litigation experience with strong drafting and legal writing skills, proficient in various legal software and tools. Capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Litigation ExperienceDrafting Legal DocumentsProficiency in LexisAdvanceAnalytical Problem-SolvingOrganizational Skills

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Perform billable paralegal work and non-billable administrative tasks for the Litigation Department
  • Draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents
  • Prepare and respond to written discovery requests
  • Oversee assembly and management of document production
  • Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve inquiries or concerns from property managers and board members
  • Work from the Lincolnshire or Chicago office during the initial training period
  • Transition to a hybrid schedule with one in-office day per week after 60–90 days of in-office training

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Minimum of 5 years of practical litigation experience as a paralegal
  • Proficiency with department-related software and technology preferred, including LexisAdvance, Westlaw, iManage, Juris, Juris Suite, Vision, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, Relativity, Scarab, and other relevant tools
  • Strong drafting and legal writing skills
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while handling complex tasks and meeting daily deadlines
  • Ability to quickly learn and adapt to specialized firm software
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Full benefits package
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Medical expense reimbursement plan
  • Short-term disability coverage
  • Long-term disability coverage
  • Basic life insurance/AD&D coverage
  • Voluntary life insurance
  • Critical illness insurance
  • Accident insurance
  • Hospital insurance
  • Retirement plan for eligible employees
  • Hybrid schedule after completing 60–90 days of in-office training
  • One in-office day required per week after training

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Hard Skills
Drafting PleadingsLegal WritingDocument Production ManagementDiscovery Requests PreparationTroubleshooting Inquiries
Soft Skills
Detail-OrientedExcellent Communication SkillsAbility to Manage Multiple PrioritiesAdaptabilityTime Management
Tools & Technologies
LexisAdvanceWestlawIManageJurisOutlookWordExcelPowerPointAdobeRelativity
Industry Keywords
ParalegalLitigation DepartmentLegal DocumentsWritten DiscoveryDocument Assembly