Litigation Paralegal
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Job Location:
Philadelphia, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Title: Litigation Paralegal
Contract: Full-time
Reporting to:PartnerLitigation
PostingJurisdictions: US
Compensation: Based on experience and location
Our Firm:
Sterlington is an international law firm that combines legal and commercial excellence with modern ways of practicing. Our high-caliber partners work on complex business matters with a tailored approach to client service and a focus on financial flexibility and innovation.
We are the ultimate law firm for private clients private capital senior executives founders HNWIs and family offices as well as related businesses in both corporate and litigation matters. We take a commercial andholistic approachto the legal and business needs of our clients.
The Role:
We are seeking a talented Litigation Paralegal withexperienceofworking on large-scale litigation trials. This role offers a unique opportunity to support complex and high-profile cases working closely with attorneys in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. The Litigation Paralegal will be a vital part of the litigation team providing high-level support throughout all stages of trial preparation and execution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assistattorneys in the full lifecycle of litigation matters including pre-trial preparations trial support and post-trial activities.
- Organize and manage large volumes of case materials ensuring all trial documents are accurately prepared and filed.
- Conduct legal research and analysis on procedural and substantive issues related tolitigationmatters.
- Draft and edit correspondence pleadings and case materials witha high levelof attention to detail.
- Work closely with clients expert witnesses and opposing counsel ensuring smooth communication and effective case management.
- Provide logistical and organizational support during trials including managing exhibits and witness materials.
- Sitting in on client meetings and/or court hearings and taking notes
- Oversee filing systems and databases ensuring compliance with procedural rules and deadlines.
- Coordinate with attorneys and stakeholders to meet critical case deadlines and milestones.
Qualifications and Attributes:
- Bachelors degreeor certification in paralegal studies (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum of5years of experience supporting large-scale litigation trials.
- Proven ability to support high-stakes litigation matters including trial preparation and document management.
- Westlaw preferred (experience with LexisNexis is acceptable)
- Experience usingelectroniccourt filing systems (including Federal Judiciarys Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) system)
- Microsoft 365 (specifically Teams Word Excel and PowerPoint) Adobe Acrobat.
- Strong knowledge of legal research tools and litigation support software.
- Excellent drafting and organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Proactive solution-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with cultural sensitivity and professionalism.
- A team player with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Flexibility to work evenings and occasional weekends if/when required.
Sterlington is a full-service law firm that combines legal and commercial excellence with modern ways of practicing. Our diverse and high-caliber team is committed to delivering exceptional results for clients in complex and high-stakes litigation matters.
Key Skills
- Legal Drafting
- Litigation
- Proofreading
- Organizational skills
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- Legal Research
- Paralegal
- Filing
- Medical Records
About Company
Sterlington is an international virtual law firm with leading capabilities in sophisticated transactional and litigation work and legal contract outsourcing.
