Transportation Paralegal – Pittsburgh, PA

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

We are seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join our growing Pittsburgh (Strip District) office. We offer interesting work in a successful and stable practice, strong camaraderie, and a flexible work environment. This position provides an opportunity to work independently and use judgment, but also be part of a strong and collegial team.

Who we are…

Burns White’s Railroad Law practice is a well-established, stable group with a top-notch reputation. This nationally recognized, award-winning team is composed of professionals who are well-versed in risk management, regulatory compliance, transactional services, and litigation. With a focus on railroad clients, our cases are often complex and offer a variety of challenges including complex occupational disease, toxic tort, environmental nuisance claims, catastrophic loss, property damage, personal injury, construction design, trespasser, grade crossing, and derailments. Risk management, regulatory compliance, and utility commission representation as well as transactional services are also managed by this team.

About the job

• 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

Job Requirements:

• Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• 1 or more years experience
• 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

Equipment, Physical/Mental Demands, Working Conditions

Personal computer and other office equipment such as telephone, typewriter, calculator, fax machine, duplicating machine, etc. Sitting for extended periods, standing, bending, stooping, and reaching. Occasional lifting up to 20 pounds. Manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines. Range of hearing and vision sufficient to operate standard office machines and communicate in person and via telephone with internal and external customers. Able to deal with stress in a fast-paced work environment with multiple priorities. Make decisions and adapt to changing work situations. Grasp and apply new ideas and technologies. Communicate and successfully interact with various personalities at all organizational levels.

Burns White provides a generous, family-focused benefits package including:

• Medical (firm pays 70-90%), dental, and vision with Single to Family coverage levels
• Fully paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• Medical Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• 4019k) with 3% guaranteed/vested contribution plus additional profit-sharing contribution
• Free confidential counseling and support services for all family members
• Free onsite gym and subsidized nearby garage parking
• Paid parental leave up to 12 weeks based on tenure
• 10 holidays plus 19-24 PTO days based on tenure
• Pet insurance and Accident insurance
• Financial education services and Medicare insurance planning