Litigation Paralegal – Philadelphia Office
A national law firm with a strong litigation practice is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its Philadelphia office.
Position Summary:
The Litigation Paralegal will support attorneys in all phases of litigation. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of litigation experience, including experience with e-discovery.
Key Responsibilities:
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Draft, review, and proofread pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery responses, legal correspondence, and case summaries.
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Manage document production, including collection, review, redaction, indexing, and electronic filing with state and federal courts.
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Organize and maintain physical and electronic case files; manage litigation calendars and deadlines.
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Conduct legal and factual research; analyze statutes, regulations, case law, and legal publications.
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Coordinate and support all phases of discovery, including preparing discovery requests and responses.
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Assist in trial preparation and attend depositions, hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and trials as needed.
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Summarize witness interviews, deposition transcripts, and medical records.
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Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and internal staff.
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Track billable hours and maintain accurate timekeeping records in accordance with firm policies.
Qualifications:
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Minimum of 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm environment.
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Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred; Paralegal certificate strongly preferred.
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Strong understanding of court procedures, rules of civil procedure, and e-filing protocols.
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Strong e-discovery experience is required.
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Experience with trial software is a plus.
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Ability to manage multiple deadlines, work independently, and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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