Litigation Paralegal
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Job Location:
Pittsburgh, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About the Role
A respected mid-sized law firm in Pittsburgh is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys across a dynamic mix of commercial litigation general litigation and ERISA practice groups. This role is trial-focused and requires someone who can handle the full lifecycle of complex cases from pleadings through discovery arbitration and trial. The ideal candidate is comfortable in fast-paced litigation environments interacts directly with clients and courts and brings a strategic mindset to case preparation.
Key Responsibilities
Case Management & Strategy
- Organize litigation matters and establish case timelines for key events
- Apply key legal doctrines to assist attorneys with case strategy development
- Analyze review and organize documents produced during discovery
- Conduct limited legal research using Lexis and Pacer
- Cite check and shepardize cases to ensure accuracy
Drafting & Filings
- Assist with preparation of pleadings motions notices and correspondence
- Prepare discovery requests and responses
- Assist with federal and state court filings and administrative proceedings (including DOL PBGC and other agency filings)
- Draft and assemble materials for arbitration proceedings
Trial & Deposition Support
- Trial arbitration and deposition preparation
- Prepare and organize trial exhibits
- Coordinate witness materials and deposition summaries
- Provide on-site or behind-the-scenes trial support as needed
Discovery & Document Management
- Coordinate document production and responses to discovery requests
- Work within litigation software to manage commercial cases
- Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files
Client & Vendor Coordination
- Interact with clients to gather documentation and information
- Liaise with courts opposing counsel process servers and litigation vendors
- Manage attorney calendars and deadline reminders.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (paralegal certificate strongly preferred)
- Minimum 4 years of experience as a paralegal in litigation with exposure to commercial litigation trial preparation and/or ERISA matters
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook Word PowerPoint Excel)
- Proficiency with DocuSign and Adobe Acrobat
- Experience with federal and state court e-filing
- Familiarity with discovery processes and document review/production
- Ability to assist with trial preparation and exhibit management
Preferred Qualifications
- Active Notary Public
- Experience with iManage or similar electronic document management systems
- Experience with Aderant or other billing/timekeeping software
- Familiarity with CaseMap TrialMap or Trial Director
- Prior experience in a billable hours environment
- Federal court experience
- Experience with arbitration proceedings
Ideal Candidate Attributes
- Analytical and detail-oriented
- Resourceful and adaptable under deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Critical thinker who can contribute to case strategy
- Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively
- Polished and professional for direct client interaction
Work Environment
This role is based in a professional office environment in Pittsburgh. Local travel is required for trials depositions or meetings. The position involves sedentary work with occasional lifting (up to 10 lbs) and regular use of computers phones and office equipment.
If you are a trial-ready paralegal who can handle the pressure of commercial litigation and ERISA work. Lets talk!
Key Skills
- Legal Drafting
- Litigation
- Proofreading
- Organizational skills
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- Legal Research
- Paralegal
- Filing
- Medical Records
