Litigation Paralegal — Document & Case Management Pro

Mrlp Llp; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to handle all administrative tasks for legal cases, including drafting, editing, and filing pleadings, and maintaining electronic files. You will collaborate with a team of paralegals and attorneys in a fast-paced environment.

You will manage calendars, coordinate depositions, and support the attorneys with case file indexing, proofreading, and producing reports.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent; Secondary education or some college a plus
• Minimum 3-5 year Litigation Paralegal experience or general knowledge of litigation/bankruptcy proceedings
• Certified Paralegal a plus
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage a portfolio of files for clients
• Proficiency in MS Office suite and familiarity with legal tech tools

Responsibilities

• Prepare and format memoranda, correspondence, and other legal documents; Independently draft routine pleadings and correspondence
• Read and electronically profile emails
• File pleadings via legal messenger or electronically with courts
• Maintain superior public relations with business associates and clients
• Schedule appointments, meetings, and depositions for an attorney
• Assist in scheduling seminars or luncheons as requested
• Work with paralegals for maintaining structured and comprehensive file indexes
• Proofread legal documents as required
• Provide support to the legal team in a high volume, time sensitive environment
• Generate reports and follow-up on outstanding tasks

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Self-starter

Customer service

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Education

High School diploma

Certified Paralegal

Tools

MS Office Suite

Case management software

Document management software

Job description

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to handle all administrative tasks for legal cases, including drafting, editing, and filing pleadings, and maintaining electronic files. You will collaborate with a team of paralegals and attorneys in a fast-paced environment.

You will manage calendars, coordinate depositions, and support the attorneys with case file indexing, proofreading, and producing reports.