Adams Dearborn

Senior Paralegal – Mass Tort Litigation

Adams Dearborn  •  Chicago, IL (Onsite)  •  21 days ago
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Senior Paralegal – Mass Tort Litigation

Our client a collaborative close-knit small midsized law firm is seeking a Senior Paralegal to join their team.

The Senior Paralegal is responsible for managing a high-volume mass tort caseload while also supporting team development, training, and operational oversight within the department. This role combines hands-on litigation support with mentorship responsibilities and works closely with attorneys, legal assistants, junior paralegals, and department leadership.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, high-volume plaintiffs’ litigation environment. Strong communication, leadership, and time management skills are essential, as this role works closely with attorneys, legal assistants, junior paralegals, and department leadership.
Responsibilities
  • Manage and track mass tort cases, deadlines, and case files.
  • Draft and serve discovery, pleadings, and client communications.
  • Assist attorneys with depositions, hearings, and court preparation.
  • Maintain accurate reporting and quality control through Litify and related systems.
  • Lead case team meetings and ensure compliance with firm procedures and workflows.
  • Mentor and support legal assistants and junior paralegals.
  • Assist with onboarding, training, staffing recommendations, and team evaluations.
  • Communicate proactively with clients, attorneys, and team members regarding case status and next steps.
  • Help develop case criteria, reporting processes, and matter management systems.
Qualifications
  • Prior paralegal experience in a plaintiffs’ law firm required.
  • Experience handling high-volume litigation matters.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
  • Experience filing in Illinois state and federal courts.
  • Familiarity with litigation drafting, discovery, and legal case management systems.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Adams Dearborn is a Chicago based professional staffing and executive search firm. We specialize in: Accounting and Finance, Business Services, Human Resources, Engineering, and Supply Chain.

Adams Dearborn

About Adams Dearborn

Adams Dearborn is a Chicago based professional staffing and executive search firm. We specialize in: Accounting and Finance, Audit, Tax, Treasury, Investment Management, Payroll, Inventory and Supply Chain.

Our Services Included:

Direct Hire:

Our direct hire team actively seeks out the top talent in their fields and spends the time getting to know their strengths, career goals and aspirations, enabling us to provide you with well-prepared and qualified individuals to interview.

Project Consultants:

Whether it's an international tax consultant or a former CFO's insight you require, our deep pool of veteran talent can help you guide your business at a fraction of the cost of engaging a traditional management consultant.

Temporary and Contract-to-Hire Solutions:

Our temporary staffing services help you deal with short term projects and unexpected events due to busy cycles, medical and maternity leaves of absence, vacations, or hiring freezes that all departments face. We can ensure that you will be receiving qualified and technically competent workers, since we offer our contractors industry leading benefits and truly make them feel part of our team. In addition, our contract-to-hire option allows you to see our staff perform in your office environment before you hire them.

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