Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Job Description Litigation Paralegal / Legal Assistant Jacobs & Comerota, a busy plaintiff-side personal injury law firm in Center City Philadelphia, is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant to support two litigation attorneys. This is a hybrid role in terms of responsibilities. The successful candidate will perform substantive paralegal work while also handling the day-to-day legal assistant and administrative responsibilities necessary to keep the attorneys’ cases organized and moving forward. Applicants must be comfortable performing both aspects of the position. Responsibilities include: Drafting pleadings, discovery requests and responses, correspondence, motions, and other litigation documents Filing documents through applicable electronic court systems Monitoring court deadlines and maintaining attorney calendars Scheduling depositions, medical examinations, arbitrations, hearings, and client meetings Communicating professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, experts, and medical providers Organizing medical records, exhibits, discovery materials, and litigation files Preparing files for depositions, arbitrations, settlement conferences, and trial Assisting attorneys with all phases of personal injury litigation Performing traditional legal assistant duties, including correspondence, scheduling, document management, and administrative support Qualifications: At least two years of civil litigation experience is required Personal injury litigation experience is strongly preferred Strong knowledge of court filing procedures, litigation deadlines, and discovery practice Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational skills and careful attention to detail Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment Professional, dependable, and comfortable communicating directly with clients Ability to work independently while also functioning as part of a team Jacobs & Comerota offers a professional, supportive, and team-oriented work environment. We are looking for someone who takes ownership of their work, understands the importance of deadlines, and wants to become an important part of a growing personal injury practice. Company Description Jacobs & Comerota, a busy plaintiff-side personal injury law firm in Center City Philadelphia. #J-18808-Ljbffr