Litigation Paralegal

Atlantic Group; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Group in Chester County, PA seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support its litigation and land use/zoning teams onsite. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, communicates clearly, and meets deadlines.

Responsibilities include drafting and filing documents, managing electronic filings, coordinating production, and assisting attorneys with trial prep and logistics. Minimum 4 years civil litigation experience and a paralegal certificate or degree required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of solid civil litigation experience in a law firm setting.
• Experience with business, land use, real estate heavily preferred.
• Paralegal certificate or degree required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and legal case management/e-filing software (Coyote and IManage preferred).

Responsibilities

• Draft, format, and proofread legal documents such as complaints, answers, motions, subpoenas, and discovery requests/responses.
• Manage e-filing in state and federal courts with strict deadline compliance.
• Coordinate document production, organize exhibit indexes, manage electronic discovery, and log records/depositions.
• Maintain case files, track deadlines on the master calendar, schedule depositions or hearings.
• Assist attorneys with trial binders, witness prep, exhibit organization, and in-court logistics.
• Serve as primary contact for clients, experts, and opposing counsel for updates.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Paralegal certificate or degree

Tools

Coyote

IManage

Microsoft Office

Job description

Seeking an experienced, highly organized, and proactive Litigation Paralegal to join a firm fully onsite in Chester County, Pennsylvania. This role will serve the litigation and land use/zoning attorney teams. The ideal candidate is one who takes initiative, communicates clearly, demonstrates consistent attention to detail, and hits all deadlines. If you’re a proactive, go-getter excited about using your legal experience to enhance a firm’s productivity, this role is for you!

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/or federal courts while ensuring strict compliance with local rules and deadlines.
• Coordinate document production, organize exhibit indexes, manage electronic discovery platforms, and log medical records or depositions.
• Maintain physical and electronic case files, track critical deadlines on the master calendar, and schedule depositions or hearings.
• Assist attorneys with trial binders, witness preparation, exhibit organization, and in-court logistical support.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel for routine updates.

Requirements:

• Minimum 4 years of solid civil litigation experience in a law firm setting.
• Experience with business, land use, real estate heavily preferred.
• Paralegal certificate or degree
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and legal case management/e-filing software (Coyote and IManage preferred)

Note: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, we will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.