Senior Litigation Paralegal – Defense (Philadelphia)

Litchfield Cavo LLP; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Litchfield Cavo LLP in Philadelphia, PA seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal with at least 6 years of litigation defense support. The role demands strong writing, independent work, and the ability to manage complex discovery tasks.

The candidate will handle e-filing, document management, calendar deadlines, and trial readiness, contributing to a supportive, growth-oriented team environment.

Qualifications

• Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor of Arts is required or preferred.
• Experience as a paralegal in litigation defense is required.
• Excellent writing skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to forecast and calendar court filings and deadlines.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare state and federal pleadings, motions, and responses for e-filing in Philadelphia and New Jersey.
• Maintain and organize a high volume of case documents and large productions.
• Manage multiple projects with competing deadlines in a busy legal environment.
• Draft and respond to deposition notices and discovery requests.
• Prepare medical chronologies, subpoena targets, and discovery motions.
• Assist with discovery motions and trial preparation.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Proactive/self-motivated

Team player

Time management

Detail oriented

Independent worker

Education

Paralegal Certificate or BA

Tools

MS Office

Westlaw

iManage

3E

Job description

Litchfield Cavo LLP in Philadelphia, PA seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal with at least 6 years of litigation defense support. The role demands strong writing, independent work, and the ability to manage complex discovery tasks.

The candidate will handle e-filing, document management, calendar deadlines, and trial readiness, contributing to a supportive, growth-oriented team environment.