Senior Litigation Paralegal - Commercial & Business

Nelson Mullins; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Mullins is seeking a litigation paralegal in its Pittsburgh office to assist attorneys with commercial and complex business litigation. The role emphasizes proactive case management, calendar control, and electronic filings.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of litigation experience, strong organizational and analytical abilities, and familiarity with Microsoft Office and eDiscovery tools. Some knowledge of multiple state court systems is a plus.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of litigation experience in a law firm.
• Strong organizational and critical thinking skills; detail oriented.
• Knowledge of paralegal role in litigation life cycle and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor court deadlines for assigned cases.
• Move tasks forward with limited oversight; own case calendars.
• Electronically file documents with the Court via ECF and state court sites; draft pleadings and motions.
• Prepare medical chronologies and perform PACER research.

Skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

2- or 4-year degree + paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

eDiscovery databases

Westlaw

Job description

Nelson Mullins is seeking a litigation paralegal in its Pittsburgh office to assist attorneys with commercial and complex business litigation. The role emphasizes proactive case management, calendar control, and electronic filings.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of litigation experience, strong organizational and analytical abilities, and familiarity with Microsoft Office and eDiscovery tools. Some knowledge of multiple state court systems is a plus.