Paralegal - Litigation

Litigation Paralegal

Buchanan Ingersoll, and Rooney is an AmLaw 200 firm known for delivering sophisticated litigation services to clients across energy, finance, healthcare and life sciences industries. Our Litigation Section handles complex, high-stakes matters from pre-filing investigation through trial, and we rely on a deep bench of paralegal and litigation support professionals to keep our trial teams running smoothly under pressure.

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal in Pittsburgh, PA with a strong background in all phases of litigation including case management, discovery, document reviews, e-Discovery, alternative dispute resolution, and trial preparation. This individual will serve as the case team's go-to technical expert for - electronic case management (i.e. NetDocs), document review and e-Discovery (i.e. Relativity), electronic case and transcript management (i.e. Opus2), fluent in electronic presentation methods (i.e. TrialDirector and OnCue) for deposition, arbitration and courtroom presentation, and generally Bloomberg Law, Westlaw, and LexisNexis for legal and factual research. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, calm under deadline pressure, and comfortable serving as the operational backbone of litigation case teams - both in the office, remote, and on-site at trial. This role requires close collaboration with attorneys, clients, vendors, and court personnel, and the ability to manage multiple complex litigation matters simultaneously.

Hybrid Schedule Available for this Role

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Litigation Support & Case Management:

• Manage all phases of litigation, including drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests/ responses, subpoenas, and trial documents.
• Maintain electronic and paper case files; track deadlines; and ensure compliance with local and federal court rules (including ECF, E-Portal, Compulaw).
• Assist with all aspects of case strategy by conducting thorough legal research, analyzing case law, statutes, and regulations.
• Maintain accurate case files (NetDocs experience preferred), calendars, and facilitate communication with clients, witnesses, court personnel, and external stakeholders.

Discovery & Document Review:

• Handle electronic discovery activities utilizing tools such as Opus2, Relativity, Bloomberg Law, Westlaw, and LexisNexis.
• Draft discovery requests and responses, identify and prepare documents for production, and summarize case information.
• Assist in preparing deposition materials (outlines, exhibits, etc.), maintain deposition files, tracking and summarizations.
• Identify and draft discovery deficiency correspondence, tracking deficiencies and resolutions.
• Assist in drafting motions to compel, motions for sanctions, motions for protective orders and other discovery related motions.
• Develop timelines, identify key facts/documents, relevant people/companies to assist in discovery strategy.
• Assist in preparing privilege review workflows and logs.

e-Discovery

• Assist with the identification, preservation, collection, processing, review, and production of ESI in coordination with e-Discovery vendors and the litigation support team.
• Manage document review databases - primarily Relativity - including workflow setup, coding panels, search term testing, and quality control.
• Build and maintain trial workbooks, hearing workbooks, and synchronized transcripts using Opus 2, ensuring document sets stay current across review, production, and trial workstreams.
• Prepare and track productions, privilege logs, redaction and review protocols.
• Support meet-and-confer preparation by analyzing data volumes, search methodologies, inbound document production deficiencies and monitoring discovery costs.
• Coordinate with e-Discovery vendors on data collection from custodians, cloud sources, and mobile devices.

Trial Logistics & Technical Coordination

• Manage end-to-end trial logistics, including courtroom technology setup, equipment shipping, war room coordination, and on-site staffing schedules.
• Liaise with court clerks, vendors, court reporters, and IT staff to confirm courtroom technical requirements and resolve issues proactively.
• Manage travel, lodging, and on-site support arrangements for trial teams.
• Troubleshoot AV/IT equipment and trial presentation software (TrialDirector, OnCue, evidence display systems) before and during trial; serve as primary point of contact for technical issues in the courtroom.
• Develop and maintain trial team logistics calendars, task lists, and run-of-show documents.
• Run hot seat for presentation of evidence for witnesses, judge and jury.

Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree; paralegal certificate, relevant technical certifications a plus.
• 5+ years of experience supporting complex litigation with demonstrated proficiency in multimedia presentation software (PowerPoint, TrialDirector, OnCue, etc.), and electronic exhibit management.
• Strong knowledge of all phases of litigation including courtroom technology, including AV setup.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple trial logistics under tight deadlines in high-pressure environments.
• Experience with virtual/hybrid court technology and remote witness testimony support.
• Complete working knowledge of Federal and/or State court procedures, including appellate, ECF, and web-based platforms such as PACER, CM/ECF, and E-Portal.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a case team, demonstrating professionalism and calmness during high-stress situations.
• Willingness to travel as required for case support including deposition and trial support.
• Experience at an AmLaw 200 or AmLaw 100 firm as a billable timekeeper.

Buchanan Ingersoll and Rooney PC offers outstanding benefits that include:

• Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K program
• Retirement Savings Program
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• WorkWell wellness program
• Free use of building gym
• Caregiving assistance with Bright Horizons
• Firm-wide emergency assistance fund
• Available Hybrid schedule

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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