Civil Litigation Paralegal

Civil Litigation Paralegal: Catastrophic Injury (Plaintiff)


Philadelphia, PA | Direct Hire | Hybrid (4 days on-site)


$65,000 to $80,000, based on experience

Work cases that matter, from first call to verdict.


An Addison Group client, a Philadelphia plaintiff-side litigation firm, is hiring two Civil Litigation Paralegals to support attorneys handling catastrophic injury and medical malpractice cases. This isn't a file-pushing role. You'll own your cases across the full lifecycle, from intake through settlement or trial, and work directly alongside the attorneys trying them.

If you're a litigation paralegal who wants real responsibility, meaningful cases, and a seat at counsel table, this is worth a look.

What You'll Do

• Own your caseload end to end. Take cases from the first intake call through discovery, settlement negotiations, and trial, so you see the full arc of every matter you touch.
• Draft the documents that move cases forward. Write pleadings, motions, and briefs that attorneys rely on in court, not just templates you fill in.
• Build the medical story. Collect, review, and summarize complex medical records that become the backbone of catastrophic injury and med mal claims.
• Run the clock. Manage court deadlines, filings, and scheduling across an active caseload so nothing slips.
• File with confidence. Handle electronic filing in Pennsylvania state courts from start to finish.
• Dig into the research. Perform legal research and document review that sharpen case strategy.
• Be in the room when it counts. Help prepare exhibits and trial materials, and support the attorneys through trial.

What You Bring

• 2+ years of civil litigation paralegal experience, personal injury or catastrophic injury preferred
• Strong medical malpractice experience is a big plus
• Trial experience strongly preferred
• Hands-on drafting of pleadings, motions, and briefs
• Pennsylvania e-filing experience
• Case management software experience (Filevine a plus)
• Paralegal certificate or Bachelor's degree
• Sharp attention to detail and a strong handle on deadlines
• Current evening law students are welcome to apply

Why This Role

• High-impact cases where your work directly shapes outcomes
• Full case ownership, not one narrow piece of the process
• Close collaboration with trial attorneys
• One-round interview process and an ASAP start
• Center City office with a hybrid schedule

Why choose Addison Group?

• Pay: We negotiate high salaries using the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.
• Benefits & Bonuses: You are eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance benefits, and 401k.
• Permanent Employment: Many of Addison's job openings lead to potential permanent employment.
• Connections: You connect directly with hiring managers.
• Options: You are presented multiple employment options near your home.
• Professional Development: You are provided hiring process advice, resume revision, and employment term negotiation.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request

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