Litigation Paralegal

Civil Litigation Paralegal

Philadelphia, PA

Onsite 4x per week

About the Role

Our client, a law firm in Philadelphia, is looking for a Civil Litigation Paralegal to join their team. Knowledge of the Philadelphia court rules and filing procedures is a must. Knowledge/experience with New Jersey filing procedures is a plus. They are a firm that prizes learning, integrity, loyalty and growth comprised of good people doing good work for the injured. Litigation is a necessary part of making sure we provide the best service to our clients, protect their interests, and achieve results.

A successful candidate will provide assistance during all phases of litigation, from legal intake, pre-suit investigation, to trial preparation and trial, along with assisting in general team tasks such as calendaring, filing, and drafting and sending correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Conducting investigations, legal research, and case assessments
• Filing of pleadings, motions, and various court documents
• Maintaining organized and indexed files
• Assisting with preparation of discovery responses
• Assisting with expert retention and related communications
• Backing up legal assistant duties including calendaring, correspondence, and filing as necessary

Qualifications

• High energy, intelligence, and integrity
• Proven working experience as a legal assistant or litigation paralegal with 2+ years of experience
• Applicable PA and Philadelphia knowledge of motions, discovery, documentation, court rules, procedures, and practices; NJ knowledge is a plus
• Highly organized with the ability to manage deadlines
• Extensive knowledge of service procedures
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Applicable computer program familiarity or expertise including Word, Excel, PDF, etc.
• Case management system knowledge

Juno is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. It's expected that all employees are aware of this policy and that they create an environment that's sensitive and respectful to all individuals.