Paralegal

Saxton & Stump; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal to support their Litigation & White Collar/Criminal Defense team. This role requires strong organizational and communication skills, with responsibilities including e-filing, drafting legal documents, and assisting with trial preparations. Candidates should have 4-6 years of relevant experience and an associate’s degree or paralegal certificate.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, and retirement plan offerings

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in a law firm, ideally in litigation and criminal defense.
• Proficiency in document preparation for court and familiarity with federal and state systems.
• A high level of professionalism and client service orientation.

Responsibilities

• E-file in federal and state courts and draft legal documents.
• Assist attorneys in case management and trial preparations.
• Maintain electronic case files and monitor dockets.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree or higher and/or paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal practice management software

Job description

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Description

Join one of the most innovative, forward-thinking law firms in the country. As a member of Litigation & White Collar/Criminal Defense team at Saxton & Stump, you’ll be joining a culture of excellence and teamwork, mixed with a strong focus on investing in our team and the community. We understand that the new legal environment requires a different type of approach to all aspects of the business, and we’ve built that into the way we recruit and the way we structure our team.

Description

Join one of the most innovative, forward-thinking law firms in the country. As a member of Litigation & White Collar/Criminal Defense team at Saxton & Stump, you’ll be joining a culture of excellence and teamwork, mixed with a strong focus on investing in our team and the community. We understand that the new legal environment requires a different type of approach to all aspects of the business, and we’ve built that into the way we recruit and the way we structure our team.

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced litigation paralegal to support our growing white collar and criminal defense practice. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in litigation support, familiarity with federal and state court systems, and a proactive approach to case management and client interaction.

Key Responsibilities

• E-file in federal and state courts
• Draft standard documents such as pro hac vice motions, proposed orders, notices of appearance, summonses, and affidavits of service
• Assist attorneys in drafting and/or finalizing substantive pleadings and discovery requests/responses
• Substantively cite-check and format citations in accordance with Bluebook standards
• Coordinate service of complaints and subpoenas
• Maintain electronic case files, including pleadings and discovery
• Monitor dockets and calendar court appearances and deadlines
• Assist with document review and manage productions using e-discovery software
• Assist with depositions (including preparation and service of deposition notices and subpoenas, coordinating court reporters, preparation of exhibits, and preparation of digests)
• Assist with trial and hearing preparation (including preparation of exhibits and securing transcripts)
• Perform other tasks as assigned to facilitate the attorneys’ ability to effectively respond to the firm’s and clients’ needs.
• Maintain confidential information in a profession
• Note, there is a billable hour goal
  
  

Requirements

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail a must
• Strong time management and prioritization skills
• Ability to collaborate with a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with standard office programs (Adobe, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to analyze facts and review of evidence to provide substantive input on claims
  
  

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher and/or paralegal certificate preferred
• 4-6 + years of experience in a law firm, in litigation and criminal defense
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with legal practice management software a plus
• Excellent communication, grammar, and proofreading skills
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and client service orientation
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with strong attention to detail
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Health, dental, vision, and retirement plan offerings
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and training opportunities

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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