Paralegal Jobs in Illinois

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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services

Juvenile Court Paralegal

This position is a great opportunity for anyone who would like to use their paralegal skills to benefit child welfare services....

Paralegal

  • Oak Brook, IL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Oak Brook, IL
  • 6 hours ago

legal settings, not limited to solo practice * Demonstrated job stability and commitment to previous roles * Fluent Spanish speaker preferred Must Haves: * Minimum of 2-3 years of experience as a paralegal...

Paralegal

  • Chicago, IL
  • 18 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 18 hours ago

What We Require Paralegal certification and Associate's degree or greater is strongly preferred; 1-3 years of Paralegal experience in a law office, corporate legal department or other transactional...

Transactional Paralegal

  • Chicago, IL
  • 18 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 18 hours ago

Other information: Bachelor's degree is required. 5 years of paralegal experience with 3 years as a transactional paralegal....

Paralegal - Joliet

  • Joliet, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Joliet, IL
  • 1 day ago

Prairie State Legal Services is seeking a Paralegal to join our team in the Joliet office....

Paralegal, Employment Law & Benefits (Hybrid in Deerfield/Chicago, IL)

  • Deerfield, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Deerfield, IL
  • 2 days ago

Basic Qualifications Associates degree or higher with a paralegal certificate OR a High School Diploma/GED and at least 3 years of legal experience (assisting legal document preparation, routine legal...

Associate Paralegal / Paralegal / Sr Paralegal

  • Chicago Heights, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago Heights, IL
  • 2 days ago

preparation....

Trademark Paralegal

  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago

law Paralegal Certificate 2 years Communication skills Full Job Description Overview: Foley & Lardner LLP is a great place to work because of what we do and how we do it....

Global Insurance Paralegal

  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago

A four-year college degree and/or paralegal certificate required....

Paralegal Specialist - Insurance Defense (Chicago - In Office Requirement)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago

#LI-LS2 Skills Evidence Gathering, Legal Document Preparation, Legal Management Software, Legal Writing, Litigation Compensation Compensation offered for this role is $26.20 - 41.84 per hour and is...

Bilingual Paralegal Asylum Legal Clinic (2025126)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: This bilingual paralegal position provides traditional paralegal support on asylum and ancillary immigration matters including research, writing, and application preparation....

Paralegal Specialist

  • IL
  • 4 days ago
  • IL
  • 4 days ago

Job Description The Senior Specialist provides, under appropriate attorney guidance, critical paralegal support on disputed matters and investigation, including identifying, summarizing, and monitoring...

Paralegal - Short Term Contract

  • Peoria, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Peoria, IL
  • 4 days ago

Responsibilities As our Contract Paralegal/Legal Assistant, you will be responsible for providing authoritative and comprehensive paralegal services meeting the commercial and strategic needs of the...

Paralegal I - Daley Center - 50 W Washington

  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago

preparation Proficiency in Microsoft Word applications and LEXIS required....

Paralegal I - District 6 - Markham Courthouse

  • Markham, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Markham, IL
  • 4 days ago

preparation Proficiency in Microsoft Word applications and LEXIS required....

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Salary for Paralegal Jobs in Illinois

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHire research efforts.
Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Paralegal positions.

Highest Education Level

Paralegals in Illinois offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.5%
Doctorate Degree
19.1%
Associate's Degree
15.8%
Master's Degree
12.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.8%
High School or GED
4.5%
Some College
0.9%
Some High School
0.1%
Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Paralegals in Illinois
Less than 1 year
40.5%
1-2 years
20.3%
None
18.0%
2-4 years
9.6%
4-6 years
7.9%
6-8 years
2.4%
8-10 years
1.1%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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