Litigation Paralegal

Lancaster office of a busy PA Civil Defense Firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to work predominantly from the firm’s Lancaster office. Candidates should have expertise with filing, obtaining and preparing pleadings in all state and federal courts in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, scheduling and coordinating depositions, interacting with clients and witnesses, preparing, reviewing, analyzing and serving subpoenas and other discovery. In addition to a strong background in civil litigation, candidates should have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to manage multiple cases efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Duties Responsibilities

Prepare and file pleadings, discovery requests/responses, and other legal documents

Assist attorneys with discovery, trial preparation, filings, and case management

Manage case calendars, deadlines, and client communications

Organize and maintain case files (electronic) including recording and monitoring court appearances, pleading and filing deadlines

Record and monitor court appearance dates, pleadings and filing deadlines

Coordinate with courts, clients, and opposing counsel

Understand and maintain client confidence by keeping client/attorney information confidential

Conduct factual investigation and research as needed

Qualifications

Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a paralegal in Pennsylvania civil litigation (civil defense experience preferred)

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to prioritize deadlines and manage varied tasks

Ability to perform authorized billable paralegal tasks such as review and summary of discovery and to contemporaneously and accurately enter/track time spent on such tasks

Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and staff

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and case management software

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Why Join Us

Competitive compensation based on experience between $32.00 and $37.00 hourly with bonus potential

Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, retirement, PTO)

Health Savings Accounts

The opportunity to work on interesting and challenging cases

Supportive, team-oriented work environment

Opportunities for professional development and growth

If you are a motivated professional who thrives on managing complex litigation matters, we’d love to hear from you!

Please send all inquiries to:

Greg Hirtzel

ghirztel@fhmslaw.com

&

Mike Socha

msocha@fhmslaw.com

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Free parking

Health insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lancaster, PA 17601