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COMMERCIAL LITIGATION PARALEGAL

An innovative and prestigious Philadelphia law firm is seeking a Commercial Litigation Paralegal to support their attorneys in managing civil cases from inception through trial. A successful candidate would already have experience working in a fast-paced environment focused on civil litigation matters and would be ready to hit the ground running. This is a hybrid position.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Assist with court filings in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York state and federal courts

• Conduct legal research

• Update and maintain internal databases

• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices

• Draft, format, and file legal documents, including: Complaints, Demands, Motions, Discovery requests and responses (Interrogatories and Requests for Production), Deficiency letters

• Work closely with clients and other sources to gather necessary documents and information for case preparation

• Manage court calendars and deadlines

• Liaise between trial team and internal/external third parties

• Communicating with retained experts and preparing relevant materials for expert review

• Summarize written discovery and document productions

• Conduct background checks, social media investigations, litigation history

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience filing in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York state and federal courts

• Experience drafting, formatting, and filing legal documents, including: Complaints, Demands, Motions, Discovery requests and responses (Interrogatories and Requests for Production), Deficiency letters

• Experience using Word, Adobe, and E-Discovery platforms

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and memos

• Familiarity with legal research tools

• Detail-oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to attorneys, clients, and other employees of the organization

• Ability to handle working with several different databases of information and
  comfortable organizing data

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills to support multiple attorneys

• Trial preparation and trial support experience is required

• Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documents, court rules and procedures, practices, etc.

• ABA approved paralegal certificate or other relevant certification

• 3+ years' experience in civil litigation required

• Ability to work overtime as required (possibly evenings, weekends and holidays)

If you are interested in this position, please send your resume (in Word format) to [email protected].

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