Litigation Paralegal

BrainWorks; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

BrainWorks in Pittsburgh is seeking a litigation paralegal with experience in employment litigation. This role requires drafting litigation documents, a solid understanding of court procedures, and strong client interaction skills.

Experience with bankruptcy or ERISA is a plus. ABA paralegal certification is preferred, and the candidate should work well in a deadline-driven environment in a collaborative practice.

Qualifications

• Draft various litigation documents and filings.
• Understand court procedures and pre-trial steps.
• Counsel clients on business succession and asset protection strategies.
• Ability to understand Bankruptcy Code and ERISA.

Responsibilities

• Draft various litigation documentation.
• Understand court procedures and pre trial preparation .
• Counsel clients on business succession and asset protection strategies.
• Ability to understand Bankruptcy Code and ERISA.

Skills

Litigation drafting

Court procedures

Pre-trial preparation

Client counseling

Employment litigation

Education

ABA-paralegal certification

Job description

Position Overview

A well-established law firm is seeking a litigation paralegal with experience in employment litigation. Understanding of bargaining out and declines as well as plan disputes. Knowledge of construction or bankruptcy is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft various litigation documentation
• Understanding of court procedures and pre trial preparation .
• Counsel clients on business succession and asset protection strategies.
• Ability to understand Bankruptcy Code and ERISA.

Experience in litigation, employment, bankruptcy or ERISA is ideal.

Strong analytical, and client interaction skills.

Experience serving high-net-worth individuals and families preferred.

Qualifications

• Paralegal or legal assistant who has been utilized as a paralegal (ABA paralegal is a plus).
• Experience in litigation, employment, bankruptcy or ERISA is ideal.
• Strong administrative, analytical, and client service skills.
• Ability to work in a deadline driven environmen

Opportunity

Join a collaborative practice and grow skills in a niche area of law.