COMMERCIAL LITIGATION PARALEGAL
An innovative and prestigious Philadelphia law firm is seeking a Commercial Litigation Paralegal to support their attorneys in managing civil cases from inception through trial. A successful candidate would already have experience working in a fast-paced environment focused on civil litigation matters and would be ready to hit the ground running. This is a hybrid position.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- Assist with court filings in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York state and federal courts
- Update and maintain internal databases
- Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
- Draft, format, and file legal documents, including: Complaints, Demands, Motions, Discovery requests and responses (Interrogatories and Requests for Production), Deficiency letters
- Work closely with clients and other sources to gather necessary documents and information for case preparation
- Manage court calendars and deadlines
- Liaise between trial team and internal/external third parties
- Communicating with retained experts and preparing relevant materials for expert review
- Summarize written discovery and document productions
- Conduct background checks, social media investigations, litigation history
QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience filing in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York state and federal courts
- Experience drafting, formatting, and filing legal documents, including: Complaints, Demands, Motions, Discovery requests and responses (Interrogatories and Requests for Production), Deficiency letters
- Experience using Word, Adobe, and E-Discovery platforms
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and memos
- Familiarity with legal research tools
- Detail-oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to attorneys, clients, and other employees of the organization
- Ability to handle working with several different databases of information and
comfortable organizing data
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills to support multiple attorneys
- Trial preparation and trial support experience is required
- Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documents, court rules and procedures, practices, etc.
- ABA approved paralegal certificate or other relevant certification
- 3+ years' experience in civil litigation required
- Ability to work overtime as required (possibly evenings, weekends and holidays)
If you are interested in this position, please send your resume (in Word format) to .
Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
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Company Profile:
Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.
Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.
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Benefits Information:
Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.
We look forward to working with you.
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