Litigation Paralegal — Research, Drafting & Case Management

Maron Marvel; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Maron Marvel in Philadelphia is seeking a paralegal with exceptional research, writing, and litigation skills to support attorneys across federal and state court matters. You will manage multiple cases, draft pleadings, organize medical records, and coordinate calendars while maintaining confidential documents and preparing deposition summaries.

Candidates should have paralegal certification and 2+ years in toxic tort or general litigation; strong MS Office and time-management skills are

Qualifications

• Experience in all phases of litigation from the onset of suit through trial is preferred.
• Two-plus years' experience as a toxic tort and/or general litigation paralegal or legal assistant preferred.
• Paralegal Certificate required from accredited school. Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and paralegal support for attorneys.
• Draft, finalize, and e-file pleadings in federal and state court.
• Manage multiple cases from start to trial.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and summarize medical records and other documents.
• Conduct various document searches and factual research.
• Coordinate lawyers' calendars and litigation case dockets.
• Open new matters and manage physical and electronic files.
• Create, edit, and proofread letters, legal documents, and memos.
• Organize and maintain all correspondence and documents using the relevant document management system.
• Manage emails, calendar appointments, and client contact lists.
• Schedule meetings and coordinate all logistics.
• Import electronic documents, including scanning documents into the document management system.
• Coordinate entering, editing, and tracking daily time recording for assigned timekeepers and/or self.
• Prepare check requests and expense reports.
• Assist other legal assistants with overflow work and provide backup support during periods of annual or personal leave.
• Prepare summaries of deposition transcripts, medical records, and discovery pleadings.
• Gather relevant information from various sources, including legal research.
• Set priorities and meet deadlines effectively.
• Adapt to changing priorities and troubleshoot issues to create solutions.
• Work independently and follow up on tasks.
• Interact professionally with clients and attorneys.
• Work as part of a litigation team.

Skills

Litigation experience

Toxic tort exposure

Research and writing

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Paralegal Certificate

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Adobe Acrobat/DC

Job description

Maron Marvel in Philadelphia is seeking a paralegal with exceptional research, writing, and litigation skills to support attorneys across federal and state court matters. You will manage multiple cases, draft pleadings, organize medical records, and coordinate calendars while maintaining confidential documents and preparing deposition summaries.

Candidates should have paralegal certification and 2+ years in toxic tort or general litigation; strong MS Office and time-management skills are