Litigation Paralegal: Discovery & Trial Support

CivicMinds, Inc; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services firm in Pittsburgh seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in general litigation and ERISA cases. Responsibilities include interacting with clients, conducting legal research, assisting in case preparations, and managing documentation. Candidates should have at least 3 years of paralegal experience and strong skills in Microsoft Office, DocuSign, and Adobe. This role is essential in ensuring effective case management and document production.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working as a Paralegal in a related area of law.
• Ability to create, edit, and format complex documents and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Interact with clients and gather documentation or information.
• Conduct limited legal research utilizing resources like Lexis and Pacer research.
• Assist with preparation of pleadings and discovery in federal and state court matters.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Strong proficiency in DocuSign

Strong proficiency in Adobe

Education

High school or equivalent

Tools

Electronic document management system like iManage

Billing and timekeeping software like Aderant

Job description

A legal services firm in Pittsburgh seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in general litigation and ERISA cases. Responsibilities include interacting with clients, conducting legal research, assisting in case preparations, and managing documentation. Candidates should have at least 3 years of paralegal experience and strong skills in Microsoft Office, DocuSign, and Adobe. This role is essential in ensuring effective case management and document production.