Insurance Defense Paralegal

Howard-Sloan Search; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Free parking

Commuter friendly

Job summary

Howard-Sloan Search partnered with a well-established Pennsylvania law firm to hire an Insurance Defense Paralegal for its litigation team. The role requires at least three years of experience in insurance defense or coverage and supports attorneys through all stages of litigation.

The position offers a hybrid schedule, competitive compensation, free parking, and convenient access to SEPTA. Proficiency with Westlaw, Relativity, and MS Office is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of legal experience.
• Pennsylvania litigation experience required.
• Experience preparing litigation documents, handling discovery, and supporting trial preparation.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, including case intake, investigation, discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, post-trial matters, and appeals.
• Draft, prepare, review, and electronically file pleadings, motions, discovery documents, subpoenas, and other legal filings in state and federal courts.
• Assist with discovery, including drafting requests and responses, coordinating document productions, preparing privilege logs, and managing deadlines.
• Schedule depositions, coordinate with witnesses and experts, and assist attorneys with deposition preparation.
• Organize and prepare trial materials, exhibits, case files, and supporting documentation.
• Conduct legal and factual research using Westlaw, court records, and other research tools.
• Assist with e-discovery and document review using platforms such as Relativity.
• Maintain litigation calendars, track court deadlines, and ensure timely completion of assignments.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, experts, witnesses, and court personnel.
• Maintain accurate case files and manage multiple litigation matters simultaneously.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Independence & teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal certificate preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Westlaw

Relativity

Job description

Location: Conshohocken, PA - Convenient to SEPTA

Schedule: Hybrid - 4 Days In-Office / 1 Day Remote

Salary: $60,000-80,000 annually, depending on experience

Employment Type: Full-Time

Parking: Free On-Site Parking

Position Overview

We are working with a well-established law firm seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Paralegal to join its litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional with Pennsylvania litigation experience who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced law firm environment.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of litigation experience, preferably within insurance defense or insurance coverage litigation, and be comfortable supporting attorneys throughout all stages of the litigation process.

This position offers a hybrid schedule, competitive compensation, free parking, and convenient access to SEPTA.

Key Responsibilities

• Support attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, including case intake, investigation, discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, post-trial matters, and appeals.
• Draft, prepare, review, and electronically file pleadings, motions, discovery documents, subpoenas, and other legal filings in state and federal courts.
• Assist with discovery, including drafting requests and responses, coordinating document productions, preparing privilege logs, and managing deadlines.
• Schedule depositions, coordinate with witnesses and experts, and assist attorneys with deposition preparation.
• Organize and prepare trial materials, exhibits, case files, and supporting documentation.
• Conduct legal and factual research using Westlaw, court records, and other research tools.
• Assist with e-discovery and document review using platforms such as Relativity.
• Maintain litigation calendars, track court deadlines, and ensure timely completion of assignments.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, experts, witnesses, and court personnel.
• Maintain accurate case files and manage multiple litigation matters simultaneously.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of legal experience, preferably in insurance defense, insurance coverage, or litigation.
• Pennsylvania litigation experience required, including familiarity with PA court procedures and filing requirements.
• Experience preparing litigation documents, handling discovery, and supporting trial preparation.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with attorneys and support staff.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with electronic court filing systems, legal research platforms, document management systems, or e-discovery software preferred.
• Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Base Salary: $60,000-80,000, depending on experience, with potential flexibility up to $85,000.
• Hybrid Schedule: Four days in the office and one day working remotely.
• Free Parking: Complimentary parking available.
• Commuter Friendly: Convenient to a SEPTA train station.
• Billable Work: Hours are billable, but there is no minimum billable-hour requirement.
• Competitive benefits package.

Interested in Learning More?

If you have Pennsylvania litigation experience and are interested in joining an established firm with a collaborative team and a hybrid schedule, we'd love to hear from you!