Litigation Paralegal

Beacon Hill’s client, a highly regarded Philadelphia-based law firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its growing litigation team. This position will support attorneys handling insurance defense, insurance coverage, and complex civil litigation matters in both state and federal courts. The ideal candidate will have strong case management experience and the ability to independently assist with all phases of litigation from inception through trial.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a litigation caseload from case inception through resolution, supporting attorneys throughout all stages of the litigation process.
• Draft, review, organize, and maintain pleadings, discovery materials, correspondence, and other case-related documents.
• Prepare and file court documents in state and federal courts, ensuring compliance with applicable court rules and procedures.
• Perform legal cite-checking, document review, and factual research.
• Coordinate and manage discovery, including document production and organization.
• Maintain case files and document management systems, including iManage.
• Assist with trial preparation, hearing preparation, and case management activities.
• Collaborate with attorneys, legal assistants, clients, and other legal professionals in a fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably in insurance defense, insurance coverage, or complex civil litigation.
• Experience handling matters from beginning to end, including case management through trial preparation.
• Proficiency with state and federal court procedures, e-filing, and cite-checking.
• Strong drafting, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using iManage or a similar document management system.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate preferred.