Paralegal

We have an immediate need for an experience Litigation Paralegal at a leading law firm conveniently located in Philadelphia. This is a full time direct hire opportunity that offers an excellent salary and benefits package.

The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.

Job Duties Include:

• Compiling, preparing, and summarizing relevant materials for use by attorneys in discovery;
• Indexing, tracking, and controlling case related materials;
• Working knowledge of the Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and all related court filing procedures and processes;
• Reviewing documents for relevance and inclusion in case file;
• Assist with the preparation of court filings, including cite and fact checking legal briefs, cross-reference checks, confirming proper Bluebook citation, proofreading, and assembling of exhibits and appendices;
• Reviewing documents for relevance and privilege according to established guidelines and criteria;
• Tracking and controlling document discovery (including documents produced and received in discovery);
• Indexing, tracking, and controlling exhibits and other materials at depositions and at trial;
• Coordinating trial set-up and logistics as well as serving as liaison among various internal departments as well as with outside vendors, such as translation services, document production vendors and trial graphics providers;
• Summarizing depositions and other transcripts;
• Working closely and directly with attorneys and clients during all phases of litigation; and
• Additional responsibilities include supporting attorneys during trial, including assistance with creation of demonstratives and courtroom presentation/support.

Job Qualifications Include:

• BA or BS degree preferred.
• Associate's degree or paralegal certificate with seven years of comparable work experience required.
• Ability to multitask using analytical and problem-solving skills within a fast-paced environment with competing demands.
• Working knowledge of document review platforms, including Relativity and document/deposition management platforms, including Everchron.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate flexibility regarding client and legal team requests.
• Achieve high level of productivity. xrczosw
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.