Litigation Paralegal

We are currently searching for an experienced Employment Litigation Paralegal in our Pittsburgh, PA office to provide a full range of support to the labor and employment practice group.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare, organize and maintain all relevant case related materials for assigned matters.
• Create, maintain and update electronic and paper case files.
• Research and ensure compliance with local rules with respect to court and administrative submissions.
• Create PowerPoint presentations.
• Calculate, docket, calendar and communicate court and internal deadlines.
• File (electronically or otherwise) documents with courts and administrative agencies.
• Prepare subpoenas and coordinate payment of witness fees and service.
• Schedule court reporters and videographers, including tracking of protective order certifications, confidentiality designations and errata sheets.
• Conduct legal and factual research on individuals, corporations, and opposing counsel.
• Assist with discovery requests, responses and productions, including bates-stamping, redaction, duplication and indexing of documents.
• Prepare exhibits and other documents for use at depositions, hearings and trials.
• Prepare form submissions, such as notice of appearance, waiver of service, motion for admission pro hac vice , etc.
• Prepare first drafts of correspondence to clients and opposing counsel.
• Prepare first drafts of simple form documents like ADR Stipulations, Rule 26(f) reports, corporate disclosures, initial disclosures, etc.
• Proofread all documents and cite check/bluebook briefs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• A certificate from an accredited paralegal program preferred.
• Minimum of five years of experience as a paralegal in a law firm or corporate law department.
• Minimum of five years of employment litigation experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Adobe applications ( e.g. , Word, Excel, Acrobat and PowerPoint).
• Experience with litigation support software ( e.g. , Relativity, Ringtail, Summation, Concordance, Case Map, Text Map, Time Map, Trial Director, etc.).
• Complete working knowledge of federal, state and local court and administrative agency rules.
• Excellent oral, written, technical and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and data entry skills.
• Ability to work overtime and off-hours as needed ( i.e. , nights or weekends).