Litigation Paralegal

Friedman Williams; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Friedman Williams is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join their legal team in Philadelphia. This role involves supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation, drafting and managing legal documents, conducting research, and maintaining case files. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience, strong knowledge of civil litigation, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position offers a hybrid work schedule, combining in-office and remote work depending on team needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a litigation paralegal.
• Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures and court rules.
• Experience with state and federal court filings.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all phases of litigation.
• Draft, review, and manage legal documents.
• Conduct legal and factual research.

Skills

Experience as a litigation paralegal

Knowledge of civil litigation procedures

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Excellent organizational skills

Time-management skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Legal tracker management systems

Job description

Litigation Paralegal Philadelphia PA

Job ID: 21069

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our legal team in the Philadelphia area. This role supports attorneys through all phases of litigation and offers a hybrid work schedule, with a combination of in-office and remote work.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all phases of litigation, including discovery, trial preparation, and post-trial matters
• Draft, review, and manage legal documents such as pleadings, motions, subpoenas, and correspondence
• Conduct legal and factual research
• Organize and maintain case files, both electronic and physical
• Manage discovery processes, including document collection, review, and production
• Coordinate filing of documents with state and federal courts
• Prepare deposition and trial notebooks and exhibits
• Communicate with clients, courts, vendors, and opposing counsel as directed
• Track deadlines and maintain litigation calendars

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a litigation paralegal
• Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures and court rules
• Experience with state and federal court filings
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal tracker management systems
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and communication skills
• High attention to detail and strong judgment regarding confidentiality

Work Arrangement

This position follows a hybrid work schedule. Team members are expected to work both remotely and in the Philadelphia office, with specific in-office days determined by team and case needs.