Paralegal – Personal Injury Litigation Specialist

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

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