Railroad Litigation Paralegal - Flexible, Detail-Driven

Burns White LLC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

401k with profit-sharing

Counseling services

Onsite gym

Paid parental leave

Holidays & PTO

Pet Insurance

Financial education

Job summary

Burns White LLC in Pittsburgh (Strip District) seeks a Litigation Paralegal to join our growing office. You will work on case teams, manage multiple matters, and organize exhibits and electronic case files, assisting with witness and expert depositions.

The role requires a Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor’s degree, 1+ years of experience, and strong organizational and communication skills to support a collegial team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years experience in a legal environment.
• Experience managing electronic discovery processes and systems using document collection and production tools.
• Highly organized and able to prioritize workload with attention to detail and highly accurate.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team with strong communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Quick learner who is enthusiastic about contributing to the team effort.
• Able to follow detailed instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership and initiative by actively managing files, deadlines, etc.
• Strong PC skills, especially MS Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Work on case teams and take initiative in the coordination of efforts.
• Leverage knowledge and experience to take initiative in managing multiple matters.
• Order and inventory medical, pathology, and radiology material.
• Have contact with experts, clients, opposing counsel, and other contacts.
• Schedule and prepare materials for witness and expert depositions.
• Assist in the organization of exhibits and binders in preparation for trial.
• Organize and maintain electronic case files.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

MS Word

MS Excel

Independent work

Education

Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Electronic discovery tools

Job description

Burns White LLC in Pittsburgh (Strip District) seeks a Litigation Paralegal to join our growing office. You will work on case teams, manage multiple matters, and organize exhibits and electronic case files, assisting with witness and expert depositions.

The role requires a Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor’s degree, 1+ years of experience, and strong organizational and communication skills to support a collegial team in a fast-paced environment.