Litigation Paralegal

MBC Talent Connections; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

MBC Talent Connections is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in litigation and ERISA-related matters. The role involves legal research, case management, document preparation, discovery coordination, and trial support to ensure smooth case progression and deadline compliance.

Responsibilities include communicating with clients and courts, preparing pleadings and discovery documents, organizing case files, and coordinating document production.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of paralegal experience in litigation or related practice areas.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required or equivalent.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience with document execution and PDF editing tools.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in litigation and ERISA-related matters.
• Conduct legal research using platforms such as Lexis and PACER.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery documents, and correspondence.

Skills

Litigation paralegal

Legal research

Document management

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CaseMap

TrialDirector

PDF editing tools

Billing software

Job description

Position Summary

Seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in litigation and ERISA-related matters. This role involves legal research, case management, document preparation, discovery coordination, and trial support while ensuring smooth case progression and deadline compliance.

Core Duties

• Communicate with clients, courts, vendors, and third parties to collect information and documentation
• Conduct legal research using platforms such as Lexis and PACER
• Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery documents, and correspondence
• Organize case files, manage litigation timelines, and maintain calendars
• Review, manage, and coordinate document production during discovery
• Assist with federal/state court filings and administrative submissions
• Support trial, arbitration, and deposition preparation, including exhibits
• Utilize document management and litigation support software

Required Background

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of paralegal experience in litigation or related practice areas
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Experience with document execution and PDF editing tools

Preferred Experience

• Notary certification
• Familiarity with document management systems and billing software
• Experience with litigation support tools (e.g., CaseMap, TrialDirector)
• Federal court filing experience
• Exposure to ERISA, employment law, or commercial litigation

Key Competencies

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Self-driven, dependable, and team-oriented

Schedule & Benefits

• Full-time, onsite role (Monday-Friday) with occasional extended hours
• Competitive pay, health coverage, retirement plan, paid time off, and professional development support