Paralegal - Litigation

Paralegal - Litigation

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney is a distinguished national law firm renowned for delivering innovative legal, business, regulatory, and government relations services. We serve a diverse base of regional, national, and international clients with a commitment to excellence and proactive legal solutions.

We are seeking a highly skilled, proactive, and detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal in our Pittsburgh, PA office. The ideal candidate will have strengths in litigation case management, electronic discovery, trial preparation, dispute resolution, and doc review, particularly in matters involving medical claims. This role requires excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Hybrid Schedule Available for this Role

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Litigation Support & Case Management:

• Manage all phases of litigation, including drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, subpoenas, and trial documents.
• Organize, Bates stamp, index, and maintain electronic and paper case files; track deadlines; and ensure compliance with local and federal court rules (including ECF, E-Portal).
• Assist with all aspects of case strategy by conducting thorough legal research, analyzing case law, statutes, and regulations.
• Support trial preparation activities such as organizing exhibits, witness lists, deposition outlines, and trial logistics.
• Maintain accurate case files (NetDocs experience preferred), calendars, and facilitate communication with clients, witnesses, court personnel, and external stakeholders.

Discovery & Document Review:

• Handle electronic discovery activities utilizing tools such as Relativity, Bloomberg Law, Westlaw, and LexisNexis.
• Draft discovery requests and responses, organize and Bates number documents, and summarize case information.
• Review and analyze medical claims, insurance data, and related documentation to support litigation and dispute resolution efforts.

Dispute Resolution & Regulatory Support:

• Assist in arbitration, mediation, and dispute proceedings by preparing legal filings, summaries, and exhibits.

• Draft legal correspondence and case summaries.
• Support attorneys in preparing for mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trials.
• Conduct background checks, organize deposition materials, prepare exhibits, and support electronic filing efforts.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders, including healthcare providers, insurance companies, and regulators.

• Skills and Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree preferred; paralegal certification preferred.
  • 5-7 years supporting complex litigation, including electronic discovery, trial support, and dispute resolution.
  • Experience handling medical claims and healthcare-related litigation is highly desirable.
  • Proficiency with litigation support software such as Relativity, Ringtail, Summation, Concordance, CaseMap, TextMap, TimeMap, Trial Director, OnCue, or similar tools.
  • Complete working knowledge of Federal and Pennsylvania court procedures, including appellate, ECF, and web-based platforms such as PACER, CM/ECF, and E-Portal.
  • Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail; ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a professional demeanor.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Trial support and litigation presentation experience are a plus.
  • Willingness to work overtime and travel as needed.

  Buchanan Ingersoll and Rooney PC offers outstanding benefits that include:

  • Insurance – Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401K program
  • Retirement Savings Program
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • WorkWell wellness program
  • Free use of building gym
  • Caregiving assistance with Bright Horizons
  • Firm-wide emergency assistance fund
  • Available Hybrid schedule

  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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