Paralegal

Overview

This role is for an experienced defense Litigation Paralegal supporting the Commercial Transportation Practice Group. The position is remote from Pennsylvania.

The paralegal will support a team of attorneys with litigation tasks from inception through trial and close.

Responsibilities

• Manage client cases from inception through trial and closing.
• Complete daily time entry billing requirements.
• Obtain, review, analyze, and summarize documents, including medical records, financial documents, and other relevant case information.
• Assist with trial preparation, including trial binders, exhibits, and preparing witness files.
• Manage court docket calendar.
• Create status reports and provide updates to appropriate parties.
• Work cases from start to finish and meet all court deadlines.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience, preferably in defense litigation support.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA approved organization.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and prioritize workload.
• Ability to communicate effectively with attorneys, legal staff, court staff, clients, expert witnesses, and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated interest in defense litigation.
• Ability to perform legal research; experience with Lexis+.
• Familiarity with reviewing and obtaining medical records.
• Experience with time entry billing in a law firm setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salaries and bonuses.
• Generous benefits, including 401K and medical.

Location

Remote from PA (Pennsylvania).