Paralegal

Freeburn & Hamilton; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Freeburn & Hamilton is hiring a Paralegal for our Harrisburg, PA office. This full-time, on-site position supports attorneys with drafting and organizing legal documents, preparing pleadings and discovery, and managing case files.

The role requires research, documentation review, client coordination, and deadline management in a busy litigation setting. The ideal candidate will have an associate degree or paralegal certificate, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in common legal software

Qualifications

• Knowledge of personal injury practice to support litigation tasks.
• Draft pleadings, discovery requests, correspondence, and settlement documents.
• Strong research skills for legal, medical, and factual information.
• Review medical records, accident reports, and filings for relevance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients and court personnel.
• Formal paralegal education or equivalent experience in a law firm.

Responsibilities

• Draft and organize legal documents and pleadings.
• Prepare discovery materials and manage case files.
• Conduct legal/medical research and summarize findings for attorneys.
• Coordinate with clients, medical providers, and other parties.
• Schedule appointments and hearings; track deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards in a fast-paced litigation environment.

Skills

Legal research

Document drafting

Client communication

Case management

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Document management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description Freeburn & Hamilton is a personal injury law firm dedicated to securing fair financial compensation and necessary medical treatment for individuals who have been harmed. The firm represents clients in a wide range of matters, including personal injury, wrongful death, product liability, and workers’ compensation claims. With a focused practice, the team is committed to advocating for clients’ rights and guiding them through complex legal processes. Prospective team members join a firm that values meticulous case work, client-centered service, and strong ethical standards.

Role Description The Paralegal will support attorneys in the Harrisburg, PA office in a full-time, on-site capacity. Day-to-day responsibilities include drafting and organizing legal documents, preparing pleadings and discovery materials, and assisting with case file management. The role involves conducting legal and factual research, reviewing records and documentation, and summarizing findings for attorney review. The Paralegal will communicate with clients, medical providers, and other parties, schedule appointments and hearings, and help coordinate case-related deadlines. This position requires strong attention to detail, reliable follow-through, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced litigation environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Law and personal injury practice sufficient to support attorneys with case preparation and litigation tasks.
• Proficiency in Legal Document Preparation, including drafting pleadings, discovery requests, correspondence, and settlement documentation.
• Strong Research skills for gathering legal, medical, and factual information relevant to personal injury and related claims.
• Experience with Document Review, including analyzing medical records, accident reports, and legal filings for accuracy and relevance.
• Effective Communication skills for interacting with clients, attorneys, court personnel, and external stakeholders in a professional manner.
• Associate degree, paralegal certificate, or comparable experience in a law firm setting; prior experience in personal injury or workers’ compensation is preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities, with proficiency in common legal practice software and Microsoft Office tools.
• Commitment to confidentiality, ethical conduct, and providing respectful, client-focused service to individuals experiencing injury or loss.