Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT OUR FIRM

Tucker Arensberg, P.C., is a mid-sized, full-service law firm that has been ranked among the Best Law Firms in the country, according to the Best Lawyers ® "Best Law Firms" 2024 rankings. With attorneys and affiliates in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, and Beaver, Pennsylvania, New York City, Cleveland, Ohio, Charleston, West Virginia, and the San Francisco Bay area, the firm has served the needs of businesses and individuals since 1900. In every engagement we undertake, we are driven as advocates, counselors, and partners to help our clients through whatever legal issues they may face. To learn more about us, please visit our website at

The Litigation Paralegal works closely with attorneys on a full spectrum of clients within the general litigation and ERISA practice groups. Some of the key anticipated responsibilities are listed below.

• Requesting experience in most of the areas shown below. It doesn't need to be all but also needs the right attitude to dig in and become experienced in these areas if they aren't familiar.

  • The building and construction industry exemption.
  • Transactions to evade or avoid withdrawal liability.
  • Successor, alter ego, and single-employer liability.
  • Partial withdrawals (70% declines, bargaining outs, facility takeouts).
  • Calculation of withdrawal liability.
  • Controlled group liability.
  • Interplay between ERISA and Bankruptcy Code.
  • Enforcement of "pay now, dispute later" rule.
  • Laches.
  • Recover delinquent contributions from active employers.

Please note that we champion the development of all roles. This job description is not designed to contain comprehensive listing of all responsibilities, as they may change to meet the ongoing needs of clients and the firm. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school or equivalent.
• Three (3) or more years of experience working as a Paralegal in a related area of law.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, with the ability to create, edit, and format complex documents and spreadsheets.
• Strong proficiency in Docusign and Adobe.

BENEFICIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Active Notary.
• Experience with an electronic document management system like iManage.
• Experience with a billing and timekeeping software like Aderant.
• Experience with Relativity, CaseMap, TrialMap, or Trial Director.
• Experience with billable hours expectation.
• Federal court experience.
• Experience with clients in trades like Boilermaker, Ironworkers, and Steelworkers.
• Experience supporting practices that deal with withdrawal liability, delinquent benefit contributions, fiduciary claims, asset and stock sales, employment Law, ERISA matters.

ATTRIBUTES OF SUCCESS

Analytical Detail Oriented Adaptable Resourceful

Independently Motivated Communication Skills Critical Thinker Interpersonal Skills Organization

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of the job, the employee must be able to:

Limited travel to worksites beyond the corporate office, representing Tucker Arensberg, P.C. Will perform sedentary work exerting up to ten (10) pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move object. Must see, hear, talk, and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity; kneeling, standing, walking, crouching, stooping, reaching, and other similar tasks requiring physical activity. Will operate a computer, fax, copier, and telephone. Work is generally performed in a temperature controlled office environment.

REGULAR SCHEDULE

This is an onsite hourly full-time position with a regular schedule of Monday through Friday work hours. Extended hours may be needed on occasion to complete firm objectives.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM OUR FIRM

Tucker Arensberg continually strives to develop its talent internally. The firm fosters the growth of its team and encourages ongoing learning opportunities.

In addition to a rewarding career and competitive base compensation the firm also invests in a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for individual and family
• Company paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability plans
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account options
• Retirement plan contributions
• Paid Time Off and Firm Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assistance for education and skill development

Tucker Arensberg, P.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Tucker Arensberg, P.C., is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic predisposition, or carrier status, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable, federal, state, and local law.