Business Litigation Paralegal

Cozen O'Connor; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cozen O'Connor's Philadelphia office is seeking a Business Litigation Paralegal with at least 3 years of experience in litigation support. The ideal candidate excels in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks while ensuring confidentiality and detail orientation. This role offers a hybrid work schedule and the chance to contribute to a prestigious firm known for its commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years experience in a legal environment.
• Experience handling personal injury and complex commercial matters.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all stages of litigation.
• Prepare and file legal documents in state and federal court.
• Manage case files and assist in trial preparation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Computer/technology skills

Education

Four-year college degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Relativity

LiveNote

Adobe Acrobat

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Job Description

The Philadelphia office of Cozen O’Connor is seeking an experienced litigation paralegal. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of experience with strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Experience handling personal injury and complex commercial matters, as well as trial experience, is preferred. This paralegal must be comfortable prioritizing and balancing a variety of tasks. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and is willing to work flexible hours and overtime as needed. The firm is offering a hybrid work schedule of 3 days in the office, 2 days remote for all paralegals.

Job Description

The Philadelphia office of Cozen O’Connor is seeking an experienced litigation paralegal. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of experience with strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Experience handling personal injury and complex commercial matters, as well as trial experience, is preferred. This paralegal must be comfortable prioritizing and balancing a variety of tasks. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and is willing to work flexible hours and overtime as needed. The firm is offering a hybrid work schedule of 3 days in the office, 2 days remote for all paralegals.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all stages of litigation.
• Assist in preparing and filing (including e-filing) of legal documents in state and federal court.
• Lead subpoena and third party records retrieval efforts.
• Case file management (create, organize, track and maintain files; monitor calendars and meeting deadlines; document actions; input information into file database and case management software).
• Document management including, but not limited to, review of documents, proofreading, bates labeling, organization of documents and compiling information for discovery responses, pleadings, and motions.
• Perform factual research and investigation.
• Draft correspondence and memoranda for attorneys as requested.
• Trial preparation and attendance at trial (organizing evidence, preparing exhibits, scheduling witnesses, ensuring that witnesses are ready when needed).
• Case management.
• Familiarity with e-discovery, including the technical aspects of collecting, reviewing, and producing electronically stored information (state and federal court).
• Experience in Relativity, LiveNote, Case/Time Map, Summation, Adobe Acrobat, and Trial Director is a plus.
• Skilled at entering time in billing systems such as InTapp so that entries are not deducted for vague time entry descriptions or time that is excessive.
  
  

Qualifications

A minimum of 3 years of experience in a legal environment.

Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.

Strong interpersonal skills to build a rapport with team and clients.

Detail oriented, able to work independently, and possess excellent organizational and written/oral communication skills.

Must have the motivation and skill to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Proven computer/technology skills. Microsoft Office Suite a must.

A four-year college degree and/or paralegal certificate required.

About Us

Known for its commitment to action and tangible results, Cozen O'Connor has rapidly grown to become one of North America's fastest-growing law firms. Offering full-service expertise in litigation, business law, and government relations, the firm serves a diverse clientele, including global Fortune 500 companies, growing middle-market firms, startups, and high-profile individuals. Founded in 1970, Cozen O’Connor has over 825 attorneys practicing internationally in 31 cities across North America and Europe. The firm is consistently ranked among the top 100 law firms in America and has received recognition from prestigious legal and business organizations such as Chambers & Partners, The American Lawyer, The Legal 500, and Best Lawyers. Cozen O'Connor is dedicated to excellence and strives to achieve the right results for its clients, no matter how complex or critical the legal challenges may be.

Cozen O’Connor is committed to fostering greater inclusion in the legal profession. We understand the organizational effectiveness that comes from welcoming and valuing differences within the firm, and we know that assembling a team with a breadth of perspectives and experience is necessary to provide the highest quality legal service. We encourage candidates to apply and join us in this effort.

Cozen O'Connor actively welcomes applicants who have previously left the workforce and are looking to return to their careers. Gaps in experience are not penalized.

Cozen O’Connor is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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