Litigation Paralegal

Cozen O'Connor Corporation • Philadelphia, PA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Cozen O’Connor is seeking an experienced paralegal to support the attorneys in the Commercial Litigation Department. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience, including e-filing and state/federal subpoena experience, and thrives in a fast-paced, high intensity environment. The candidate will be expected to work flexible hours and overtime as needed from time to time. The firm is offering a hybrid work schedule of 3 days in the office, 2 days remote for all paralegals.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a legal environment
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
• Strong interpersonal skills to build a rapport with team and clients
• Detail oriented, able to work independently, and possess excellent organizational and written/oral communication skills
• Must have the motivation and skill to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proven computer/technology skills. Microsoft Office Suite a must
• A four-year college degree and paralegal certificate required

Nice To Haves

• e-filing experience
• state/federal subpoena experience

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with all stages of litigation
• Assist in preparing and filing (including e-filing) of legal documents including motions, discovery, and agreements in state and federal courts around the country
• Assist in preparing, filing, and coordinating service of state and federal subpoenas
• Establish and maintain strong communications with clients, experts, witnesses, etc.
• Oversee/assist with the discovery process, including subpoenas, locating witnesses, scheduling depositions, assisting with discovery requests and responses, and preparing /filing pleadings, privilege logs, and memoranda
• Perform factual research and investigation
• Case file management (create, organize, track and maintain files; monitor calendars and meeting deadlines; document actions; input information into file database and case management software)
• Utilize computer databases to organize, store and access information; conduct moderately complex research on LEXIS, Westlaw and other online computer assisted research databases

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level