Paralegal (General Liability)

Vaughan McLean

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 30+ days ago
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    Skills

    • Accounts Receivableunmatched
    • Adobe Acrobatunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Billingunmatched
    • Calendar Managementunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Distribution Servicesunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Legal Documentsunmatched
    • Legal Researchunmatched
    • Legal Support Skillsunmatched
    • Litigationunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Microsoft Outlookunmatched
    • Microsoft Wordunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Paralegalunmatched
    • Social Mediaunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Time Trackingunmatched
    • iManageunmatched

    Description

       We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, certified Paralegal to support our General Liability team in our Philadelphia office. This role provides comprehensive litigation support to multiple attorneys and requires the ability to manage a high-volume caseload in a fast-paced environment. 
    Key Responsibilities:
    • Manage and organize case files for several matters, including tracking deadlines, maintaining calendars, and ensuring all case activity is up to date
    • Draft, finalize, and serve legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests, subpoenas, and correspondence
    • Prepare and file court documents, including e-filing in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and the District of Columbia (and corresponding federal courts)
    • Track and document all discovery deadlines; assist with drafting, organizing, and managing discovery requests and responses
    • Coordinate and manage subpoena requests, including ongoing communication with providers and analysis of records received
    • Conduct legal and background research, including docket searches, social media investigations, and identifying subpoena entities
    • Organize, review, and analyze incoming records, invoices, and case-related data
    • Coordinate depositions, including scheduling, preparing exhibits, and compiling medical chronologies
    • Assist with expert retention, including research, scheduling, document preparation, and follow-up on reports
    • Prepare affidavits of service and facilitate distribution of documents to courts and opposing counsel
    • Work closely with attorneys and the billing department, including accounts receivable support
    • Accurately track and enter billable time using ProLaw and/or iManage in accordance with firm guidelines
    • Monitor and follow up on outstanding records via phone, email, and mail
    • Support multiple attorneys with daily workflow, calendar management, and reminders
    • Prepare bi-weekly memoranda based on attorneys’ calendars for internal team meetings
    Qualifications:
    • Minimum of 2 years of legal experience, preferably in litigation or general liability
    • Experience drafting, preparing, and serving legal documents
    • Prior experience tracking and billing time in ProLaw and/or iManage preferred
    • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
    • Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) and PDF tools
    Compensation & Benefits:
    Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, and additional programs to support overall well-being.

    This is a Full-Time, In-Office position in Philadelphia, PA. 


        

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    LocationPhiladelphia, PA

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