Junior Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

An established Main Line law firm with an interesting collection of prominent cases and clients is seeking a junior litigation paralegal to join our rapidly growing team. A majority of our caseload is civil litigation; however, we also handle real estate, corporate, transactional, IP, employment and trusts and estates matters. We are looking for a topflight candidate with a “can do” mindset ready to join a team of professionals who are passionate about what they do and who enjoy working together.

Responsibilities:

·       Correspondence and communications with clients

·       Greeting visitors and answering calls

·       Court filings

·       Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

·       Maintain case deadlines

·       Maintain records, document interactions and prepare reports

·       Maintain multiple schedules and keep up to date

·       Provide regular notices to attorneys of upcoming deadlines

·       Perform conflicts checks, maintain office confidentiality

·       Accurately record billable hours in accordance with firm billing procedures

·       Conduct legal and case law research

·       Draft and proofread correspondence, pleadings, discovery requests and responses, and other legal documents

·       Help organize and review discovery requests and responses, and other legal documents as needed

·       Assist with preparing exhibits, binders, and materials for depositions, hearings, and trial

Education Requirements:

·       Bachelor’s Degree is preferred

·       A minimum of 2-4 years of related work experience is required

·       A Paralegal Certificate is required

Qualifications and Attributes

·       Pennsylvania State and Federal Court filing systems

·       Ability to navigate rules of civil procedure in both state and federal court

·       Ability to multitask; excellent organizational skills; effective communication skills

·       Strong attention to detail; perform tasks with a sense of urgency

Required Applications:

Standard workplace applications with a basic to intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office suite; intermediate proficiency in LexisNexis legal research preferred, including the ability to perform case law research and analysis to support supervising attorneys. Experience with legal billing systems, preferably Clio; knowledge of federal and state filing systems and online research a plus.

Company Description

We’re a team of experienced professionals who ensure dreams of home ownership and real estate investments are secure by providing comprehensive title insurance and legal services to our clients. We’re solution-oriented, real estate law gurus who guide our clients to protect their best interests.

Company Description

We’re a team of experienced professionals who ensure dreams of home ownership and real estate investments are secure by providing comprehensive title insurance and legal services to our clients. We’re solution-oriented, real estate law gurus who guide our clients to protect their best interests.