Remote Paralegal – Defense Litigation & Trial Prep (PA)

Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires and Newby; Elm (PA); Remote; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K and other generous benefits

Job summary

Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires and Newby seeks an experienced defense Litigation Paralegal for our Commercial Transportation Practice Group. The role offers the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere in Pennsylvania and supports attorneys from inception through trial.

The successful candidate will manage case files, review documents, prepare trial binders, handle time-entry billing, and maintain the court calendar while meeting all deadlines and maintaining high attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in defense litigation support.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA approved organization.
• Excellent attention to detail and organization skills.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and prioritize workload.
• Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams of attorneys, staff, clients, and witnesses.
• Demonstrated interest in defense litigation.
• Ability to perform legal research, experience with Lexis is a plus.
• Familiarity with reviewing and obtaining medical records.
• Experience with time entry billing in a law firm setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage client cases from inception through trial.
• Daily time entry billing requirements.
• Obtain, review, analyze and summarize documents, including medical records and financial documents.
• Prepare trial binders and exhibits and organize witness files.
• Manage court docket calendar and create status reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Legal research

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Lexis

Job description

Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires and Newby seeks an experienced defense Litigation Paralegal for our Commercial Transportation Practice Group. The role offers the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere in Pennsylvania and supports attorneys from inception through trial.

The successful candidate will manage case files, review documents, prepare trial binders, handle time-entry billing, and maintain the court calendar while meeting all deadlines and maintaining high attention to detail.