Senior Paralegal – Commercial & Business Litigation

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough in Pittsburgh seeks a litigation paralegal to support attorneys on commercial and complex business litigation matters. The role emphasizes proactive case management, calendar oversight, and electronic filing with the Court under attorney supervision.

Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of litigation experience in a law firm, strong organizational and analytical skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office, eDiscovery databases, and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• Requires several years of litigation experience in a law firm.
• Must manage case calendars and deadlines with limited oversight.
• Experience drafting pleadings, notices, and motions.
• Paralegal certification or a degree in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with commercial and complex business litigation matters.
• Maintain and monitor court deadlines and case calendars.
• File documents with Courts via ECF system or state courts under attorney supervision.
• Conduct online PACER research and prepare drafts of pleadings, notices, and motions.

Skills

Litigation experience

Case management

Attention to detail

Team player

Proactive

Education

Paralegal certificate

2- or 4-year degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

eDiscovery databases

Job description

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough in Pittsburgh seeks a litigation paralegal to support attorneys on commercial and complex business litigation matters. The role emphasizes proactive case management, calendar oversight, and electronic filing with the Court under attorney supervision.

Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of litigation experience in a law firm, strong organizational and analytical skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office, eDiscovery databases, and the ability to manage