Business Litigation ParalegalJob Description Summary:Our client one of the largest law firms headquartered in the U.S., is searching for a Paralegal to join our Business Litigation and Labor & Employment practices in the Philadelphia office. Work alongside top lawyers and legal professionals to make a difference servicing their clients. Join their team where you will make an impact and be rewarded for contributing to the firms success.Job Description:What you would do:Provide high level, detail focused, and proactive litigation support from case inception through conclusion.Assist with various aspects of the discovery process, including collection, organization, management, review, redaction and production.Track and manage various aspects of the litigation, including productions, redactions, expert materials, exhibit lists, etc.Analyze and organize large amounts of information and data sets.Demonstrate knowledge and expertise in civil litigation, state and federal court procedures.Research, prepare and file agency, state, and federal court filings.Cite and fact check briefs.Assist with research, such as rules and procedures, public searches, and compiling information for attorney review.Organize documents, prepare witness files and materials for deposition.Prepare materials and coordinate logistics for trial/arbitration.Attend trial and provide onsite support during trial proceedings.Special projects and duties, as assigned.What is expected:Energetic, organized, detail orientated and disciplined with the willingness to learn and work hard.Ability to work well independently and as part of a team, through effective communication strategies.Ability to manage workflow and work under tight deadlines and other time constraints, with competing and shifting priorities.Ability to bill 1550 hours annually.Ability to effectively manage projects.What they offer:Flexible working environment for work-life success.Opportunity to participate in firm-sponsored volunteer events.Wellness programming with personalized content and activities.Professional environment and the opportunity to work with experts at the top of their fields.Variety of health plan options, as well as dental, vision and 401(k) plans.Generous paid time off. What is required:Bachelors degree and 3+ years experience required; paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited program preferred.5+ years of related experience in place of education.Previous experience with litigation at the federal and state level.Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PPT, etc.).Proficiency in tracking, organizing and running basic calculations and analytics using Excel strongly preferred.Experience as a paralegal in a law firm strongly preferred.Experience in CM/ECF or local e-filling strongly preferred.Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 40059 when responding to this ad.
