Legal Assistant/Paralegal Virtual Support Position

Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires and Newby; Elm (PA); Remote; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical insurance

Job summary

Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires and Newby in Pennsylvania seeks a Paralegal for our Commercial Transportation/Litigation team. The role supports defense attorneys from case inception through trial, with remote work options from Pennsylvania.

You will handle document review, medical and financial records, trial preparation, and court calendar management while ensuring accurate time entry and updates to the team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in defense litigation support.
• Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved organization.
• Excellent attention to detail and organization skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams of attorneys, legal staff, court staff, clients, witnesses, etc.

Responsibilities

• Manage client cases from inception through trial and closing.
• Daily time entry billing requirements.
• Obtain, review, analyze and summarize documents, including medical records and financial documents.
• Trial preparation – binders, exhibits, and witness files.
• Manage court docket calendar.
• Create status reports and provide updates to appropriate parties.
• Meet all court deadlines and handle cases from start to finish.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Defense litigation support

Legal research

Time management

Cross-functional communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate

Tools

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Job description

Paralegal – Commercial Transportation/Litigation - Remote from PA Weber Gallagher has an immediate opening for an experienced defense Litigation Paralegal for our Commercial Transportation Practice Group. The candidate will have the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere in Pennsylvania. The individual will be responsible for supporting a team of attorneys with litigation tasks from inception through trial and close.

Responsibilities

• Manage client cases from inception through trial and closing.
• Daily time entry billing requirements.
• Obtain, review, analyze and summarize documents, including medical records, financial documents and other relevant case information.
• Trial preparation - such as trial binders, exhibits and preparing witness files.
• Manage court docket calendar.
• Create status reports and provide updates to appropriate parties.
• Willingness to work on cases from start to finish and meet all court deadlines.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• ~3+ years of experience, preferably in defense litigation support.
• ~ Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA approved organization.
• ~ Excellent attention to detail and organization skills.
• ~ Strong time management skills with the ability to meet all deadlines and prioritize workload.
• ~ Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams of attorneys, legal staff, court staff, clients, expert witnesses, etc.
• ~ Demonstrated interest in defense litigation.
• ~ Ability to perform legal research, experience with Lexisa plus.
• ~ Familiarity with reviewing and obtaining medical records.
• ~ Experience with time entry billing in a law firm setting.
• ~ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, required.

Weber Gallagher is a thriving and growing firm with more than 160 legal professionals in 13 locations. The firm is an equal-opportunity employer offering a friendly office environment, competitive salaries, bonuses and generous benefits, including 401K and medical.

Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to a person's race, color, religion, age, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, ancestry, physical handicap, disability, national origin, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other factor/ status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.