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 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!