Litigation Paralegal

NACBA; Exton (PA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Riley Riper Hollin & Colagreco in Exton, PA seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support our litigation team and, on occasion, land use and zoning attorneys. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail‑oriented, and reliably meets deadlines, known as the go‑to person, with a billable hour minimum.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings and discovery, managing e‑filings in courts, coordinating case files, and assisting trial teams.

Qualifications

• Solid civil litigation experience in a law firm (4–6 years).
• Paralegal certificate or degree required.
• Proficiency with MS Office and e-filing software (Coyote/IManage preferred).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; able to manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Draft, format, and proofread legal documents including complaints, answers, motions, subpoenas, and discovery requests/responses.
• Manage electronic court filings (e-filing) in state and federal courts with local rules and deadlines.
• Coordinate document production, organize exhibit indexes, and log records or depositions.
• Maintain physical and electronic case files, track deadlines, and schedule depositions/hearings.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation and in-court logistical support.
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel.

Skills

Civil litigation

Organizational skills

Deadline management

Team player

Education

Paralegal certificate or degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

e-filing software (Coyote)

IManage

Job description

Riley Riper Hollin & Colagreco, a premier Chester County Real Estate and Land Use law firm located in Exton, PA is seeking an experienced, highly organized, and proactive Litigation Paralegal to join our firm.

The successful candidate will primarily serve as paralegal to our litigation team with additional coverage of our land use and zoning attorneys.

The ideal candidate is one who takes initiative, communicates clearly, demonstrates consistent attention to detail, hits all of their deadlines, and is known to all as the “go-to” person. This position does include a billable hour minimum.

Key Responsibilities

• Document & Pleading Preparation: Draft, format, and proofread legal documents, including complaints, answers, motions, subpoenas, and discovery requests/responses.
• Court Filings: Manage electronic court filings (e-filing) in state and/or federal courts while ensuring strict compliance with local rules and deadlines.
• Discovery Management: Coordinate document production, organize exhibit indexes, manage electronic discovery platforms, and log medical records or depositions.
• Case Management: Maintain physical and electronic case files, track critical deadlines on the master calendar, and schedule depositions or hearings.
• Trial Preparation: Assist attorneys with trial binders, witness preparation, exhibit organization, and in-court logistical support.
• Client Communication: Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel for routine updates.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: [4–6] years of solid civil litigation experience in a law firm setting.
• Education: Paralegal certificate or degree
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and legal case management/e-filing software.(Coyote and IManage preferred)
• Soft Skills: Exceptional organizational skills, acute attention to detail, and the ability to juggle multiple competing deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
• Other attributes: Team player who is always willing to ask for work and offers to help others when they have extra time.