Source: https://deftridge.com/jobs/paralegal/illinois/ Title: Part-time Paralegal jobs in Illinois | Deftridge Summary: 38 part-time Paralegal tasks in Illinois, from $36 to $70 an hour. Typical rate $45 an hour; median market wage $33. Rate shown up front. IL · United States · **Updated November 3, 2026** # Part-time Paralegal jobs in Illinois 38 open Paralegal tasks are listed for Illinois, from $36 to $70 an hour. The typical rate for a senior Paralegal here is **$45 an hour**, built from a market median wage of $32.62. At five hours a week that is about **$980 a month**. **$45/hr** typical rate, senior level **$32.62/hr** market median wage **$36–$70** range of open task rates **38** open tasks tied to Illinois or remote in United States ## Open Paralegal tasks in Illinois Tasks located in Illinois plus remote tasks open to everyone in United States. [See all 38](https://deftridge.com/jobs/#role=paralegal&place=illinois) One-off Posted Oct 29 ### [Legal Research Assistance](https://deftridge.com/job/legal-research-assistance-chicago-dt-7731412/) Senior · Paralegal Real-estate services firm · 201–500 employees **$57–$70** / hour About $190–$510 in total - about 6 h in total - Hybrid · Chicago - Starts within 7 days - Top 25% for the role - 3 interested [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/legal-research-assistance-chicago-dt-7731412/) One-off Posted Oct 27 ### [Due Diligence Checklist Support](https://deftridge.com/job/due-diligence-checklist-support-united-states-dt-3867730/) Specialist · Paralegal Machine-learning platform · 5,000+ employees **$43–$53** / hour About $290–$770 in total - about 11 h in total - Remote · United States - Starts next week - Top 25% for the role [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/due-diligence-checklist-support-united-states-dt-3867730/) Regular Posted Nov 2 ### [Document Preparation](https://deftridge.com/job/document-preparation-chicago-dt-4730300/) Senior · Paralegal Proptech company in student housing · 201–500 employees **$45–$55** / hour About $1,730 a month at 8 h a week - 4–12 h a week - Hybrid · Chicago - Starts within 7 days [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/document-preparation-chicago-dt-4730300/) Regular Posted Oct 30 ### [Matter and File Management (Clio)](https://deftridge.com/job/matter-and-file-management-united-states-dt-6895940/) Senior · Paralegal Seed analytics software company for field-service companies · 11–50 employees **$46–$54** / hour About $1,190 a month at 6 h a week - 3–8 h a week - Remote · United States - Starts within 7 days - 7 interested [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/matter-and-file-management-united-states-dt-6895940/) Bundle Posted Oct 29 ### [Discovery Document Review](https://deftridge.com/job/discovery-document-review-united-states-dt-2068255/) Senior · Paralegal Series A games studio making multiplayer shooters · 51–200 employees **$46–$60** / hour About $640–$1,590 a month - 12–30 h a month - Remote · United States - Starts within 7 days - 18 interested [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/discovery-document-review-united-states-dt-2068255/) One-off Posted Oct 31 ### [Legal Research Assistance · Insurance](https://deftridge.com/job/legal-research-assistance-united-states-dt-5601292/) Senior · Paralegal Health insurer for homeowners · 201–500 employees **$53–$60** / hour About $170–$450 in total - about 6 h in total - Remote · United States - Starts within 7 days - 3 interested [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/legal-research-assistance-united-states-dt-5601292/) Regular Posted Oct 30 ### [Document Preparation](https://deftridge.com/job/document-preparation-united-states-dt-1050972/) Specialist · Paralegal Series C digital health company for elder care · 201–500 employees **$39–$43** / hour About $1,420 a month at 8 h a week - 4–12 h a week - Remote · United States - Starts within 7 days [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/document-preparation-united-states-dt-1050972/) One-off Posted Oct 30 ### [Legal Research Assistance](https://deftridge.com/job/legal-research-assistance-united-states-dt-1945644/) Senior · Paralegal Legal services provider for start-ups · 1,001–5,000 employees **$53–$66** / hour About $180–$480 in total - about 6 h in total - Remote · United States - Starts within 7 days [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/legal-research-assistance-united-states-dt-1945644/) Regular Posted Oct 29 ### [Matter and File Management (Clio)](https://deftridge.com/job/matter-and-file-management-united-states-dt-3857599/) Specialist · Paralegal Environmental nonprofit in education access · 201–500 employees **$36–$47** / hour About $990 a month at 6 h a week - 3–8 h a week - Remote · United States - Starts within 7 days - 4 interested [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/matter-and-file-management-united-states-dt-3857599/) ### All 38 open Paralegal tasks for Illinois Newest first, with the hourly range and where the work is done. - [Legal Research Assistance](https://deftridge.com/job/legal-research-assistance-chicago-dt-7731412/)$57-$70/hr · hybrid in Chicago - [Due Diligence Checklist Support](https://deftridge.com/job/due-diligence-checklist-support-united-states-dt-3867730/)$43-$53/hr · remote in the US - [Document Preparation](https://deftridge.com/job/document-preparation-chicago-dt-4730300/)$45-$55/hr · hybrid in Chicago - [Matter and File Management (Clio)](https://deftridge.com/job/matter-and-file-management-united-states-dt-6895940/)$46-$54/hr · remote in the US - [Discovery Document Review](https://deftridge.com/job/discovery-document-review-united-states-dt-2068255/)$46-$60/hr · remote in the US - [Legal Research Assistance](https://deftridge.com/job/legal-research-assistance-united-states-dt-5601292/)$53-$60/hr · remote in the US - [Document Preparation](https://deftridge.com/job/document-preparation-united-states-dt-1050972/)$39-$43/hr · remote in the US - [Legal Research Assistance](https://deftridge.com/job/legal-research-assistance-united-states-dt-1945644/)$53-$66/hr · remote in the US - [Matter and File Management (Clio)](https://deftridge.com/job/matter-and-file-management-united-states-dt-3857599/)$36-$47/hr · remote in the US - [Legal Research Assistance](https://deftridge.com/job/legal-research-assistance-united-states-dt-8399456/)$51-$64/hr · remote in the US - [Document Preparation (Clio)](https://deftridge.com/job/document-preparation-united-states-dt-9979932/)$36-$43/hr · remote in the US - [Discovery Document Review (Relativity)](https://deftridge.com/job/discovery-document-review-united-states-dt-3282566/)$36-$47/hr · remote in the US - [Discovery Document Review](https://deftridge.com/job/discovery-document-review-chicago-dt-3950610/)$53-$65/hr · hybrid in Chicago - [Due Diligence Checklist Support](https://deftridge.com/job/due-diligence-checklist-support-illinois-dt-4907859/)$50-$65/hr · remote in Illinois - [Document Preparation](https://deftridge.com/job/document-preparation-united-states-dt-3420394/)$43-$48/hr · remote in the US - [Document Preparation](https://deftridge.com/job/document-preparation-united-states-dt-5668914/)$44-$49/hr · remote in the US - [Matter and File Management (Clio)](https://deftridge.com/job/matter-and-file-management-united-states-dt-8692872/)$38-$47/hr · remote in the US - [Discovery Document Review](https://deftridge.com/job/discovery-document-review-united-states-dt-9635738/)$48-$57/hr · remote in the US - [Discovery Document Review (Relativity)](https://deftridge.com/job/discovery-document-review-united-states-dt-2967972/)$46-$59/hr · remote in the US - [Document Preparation](https://deftridge.com/job/document-preparation-united-states-dt-2246648/)$38-$43/hr · remote in the US - [Matter and File Management](https://deftridge.com/job/matter-and-file-management-illinois-dt-7644280/)$43-$54/hr · remote in Illinois - [Discovery Document Review](https://deftridge.com/job/discovery-document-review-chicago-dt-4939961/)$51-$59/hr · hybrid in Chicago - [Matter and File Management](https://deftridge.com/job/matter-and-file-management-united-states-dt-2948503/)$39-$46/hr · remote in the US - [Matter and File Management (Clio)](https://deftridge.com/job/matter-and-file-management-united-states-dt-5385588/)$44-$49/hr · remote in the US - [Discovery Document Review (Relativity)](https://deftridge.com/job/discovery-document-review-united-states-dt-8093284/)$45-$57/hr · remote in the US - [Discovery Document Review](https://deftridge.com/job/discovery-document-review-united-states-dt-8144021/)$48-$54/hr · remote in the US - [Matter and File Management](https://deftridge.com/job/matter-and-file-management-united-states-dt-8439146/)$43-$51/hr · remote in the US - [Matter and File Management](https://deftridge.com/job/matter-and-file-management-united-states-dt-7777856/)$42-$49/hr · remote in the US - [Document Preparation](https://deftridge.com/job/document-preparation-united-states-dt-8103415/)$41-$48/hr · remote in the US - [Matter and File Management](https://deftridge.com/job/matter-and-file-management-united-states-dt-5229125/)$39-$43/hr · remote in the US - [Due Diligence Checklist Support (Excel)](https://deftridge.com/job/due-diligence-checklist-support-united-states-dt-6520396/)$50-$62/hr · remote in the US - [Document Preparation](https://deftridge.com/job/document-preparation-united-states-dt-6791841/)$41-$51/hr · remote in the US - [Legal Research Assistance](https://deftridge.com/job/legal-research-assistance-united-states-dt-9920650/)$51-$63/hr · remote in the US - [Due Diligence Checklist Support](https://deftridge.com/job/due-diligence-checklist-support-united-states-dt-5403307/)$50-$59/hr · remote in the US - [Matter and File Management](https://deftridge.com/job/matter-and-file-management-united-states-dt-1112592/)$36-$47/hr · remote in the US - [Matter and File Management](https://deftridge.com/job/matter-and-file-management-united-states-dt-1035632/)$43-$49/hr · remote in the US - [Document Preparation (Clio)](https://deftridge.com/job/document-preparation-united-states-dt-6250578/)$38-$46/hr · remote in the US - [Document Preparation](https://deftridge.com/job/document-preparation-united-states-dt-5011630/)$41-$48/hr · remote in the US ## What Paralegal pays in Illinois Employee wage percentiles for the role. Contractors on Deftridge earn more than the median because they carry their own costs. | Percentile | Per hour | 5 h a week, per month | Full time, per year | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 10th | $23.13 | $500 | $48,100 | | 25th | $25.56 | $550 | $53,200 | | Median | $32.62 | $710 | $67,800 | | 75th | $42.33 | $920 | $88,000 | | 90th | $53.56 | $1,160 | $111,400 | Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024; aged to October 2026 with a wage index and calibrated on posted pay. [Method](https://deftridge.com/rates/methodology/). ### Deftridge rate by level | Level | Per hour | Per month at 5 h/week | | --- | --- | --- | | Specialist | $40 | $870 | | Senior | $45 | $980 | ### Against the United States rate The typical rate in Illinois is $45 an hour against $45 nationally: **in line with the national rate**. Tasks that are remote pay the national rate for the company's location, so a remote task can pay more than a local one. [All Paralegal rates by country](https://deftridge.com/jobs/paralegal/) ## Working on the side in Illinois What to check before you take a task next to a full-time job. Orientation only; none of it is legal or tax advice. Before you start - Read the outside-work and conflict-of-interest clauses in your employment contract. - Check for a non-compete or a duty to disclose side income to your employer. - As a contractor you are usually responsible for your own income tax and social contributions; a local accountant can size the amounts. Your recruiter walks through these points with you before you accept a task. 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