Litigation Paralegal

Nelson Mullins; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Mullins is seeking a litigation paralegal in its Pittsburgh office to assist attorneys with commercial and complex business litigation. The role emphasizes proactive case management, calendar control, and electronic filings.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of litigation experience, strong organizational and analytical abilities, and familiarity with Microsoft Office and eDiscovery tools. Some knowledge of multiple state court systems is a plus.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of litigation experience in a law firm.
• Strong organizational and critical thinking skills; detail oriented.
• Knowledge of paralegal role in litigation life cycle and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor court deadlines for assigned cases.
• Move tasks forward with limited oversight; own case calendars.
• Electronically file documents with the Court via ECF and state court sites; draft pleadings and motions.
• Prepare medical chronologies and perform PACER research.

Skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

2- or 4-year degree + paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

eDiscovery databases

Westlaw

Job description

Overview

Nelson Mullins, an AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking a litigation paralegal in our Pittsburgh office to assist attorneys with commercial litigation and complex business litigation matters.

A Day in the Life

This position requires an individual who is proactive with case management and organization and has the knowledge and experience to move tasks forward with limited oversight. Performing a broad range of substantive paralegal tasks, this candidate will work directly with attorneys on complex commercial litigation and business litigation disputes. This individual will maintain and monitor court deadlines for assigned cases and take ownership of case calendars; electronically file documents with the Court through the ECF system or local State Court sites under the supervision of an attorney; perform online PACER research; and prepare drafts of pleadings, notices, and motions. Experience drafting medical chronologies preferred. Knowledge of Georgia court systems, in addition to Pennsylvania, a plus.

We Know You

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of litigation experience in a law firm, including case preparation from beginning to end and an understanding of a paralegal’s role in the litigation life cycle. This individual will possess strong organizational skills, well-developed critical thinking skills, is very detailed oriented, has a working knowledge of all Microsoft Office programs, along with eDiscovery databases, has a strong sense of accountability, takes ownership over projects and responsibilities, resolves issues proactively, and knows how to be a true team player. This individual is also a technology pro and has no problem learning new software.

• 2 or 4-year degree and a paralegal certificate; however, work experience may be substituted for education.
• Ability to conduct research using various research tools, including the Internet and Westlaw.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed to meet business needs.

Who We Are

With more than 1,000 attorneys, policy advisors, e-discovery professionals and other business professionals across offices in California, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia, and throughout North Carolina and South Carolina, Nelson Mullins has strong roots in the business community and an appreciation for new directions in the business world.