Litigation Paralegal

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP; Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP in Pittsburgh seeks a litigation paralegal to support commercial and complex business litigation matter teams. You will manage case calendars, draft pleadings and motions, and file documents electronically under attorney supervision.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of litigation experience, a paralegal certificate or degree, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and eDiscovery tools; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation experience in a law firm.

Responsibilities

• Manage case calendars and deadlines.
• File documents electronically with the Court (ECF) under attorney supervision.
• Draft pleadings, notices and motions.
• Perform online PACER research.
• Support attorneys with complex commercial and business litigation matters.

Skills

Case management

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Paralegal certificate

2-4 year degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Westlaw

PACER

ECF filing

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.