Litigation Paralegal

Tucker Arensberg PC•Pittsburgh, PA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

ABOUT OUR FIRM Tucker Arensberg, P.C., is a mid-sized, full-service law firm that has been ranked among the Best Law Firms in the country, according to the Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” 2024 rankings. With attorneys and affiliates in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, and Beaver, Pennsylvania, New York City, Cleveland, Ohio, Charleston, West Virginia, and the San Francisco Bay area, the firm has served the needs of businesses and individuals since 1900. In every engagement we undertake, we are driven as advocates, counselors, and partners to help our clients through whatever legal issues they may face. To learn more about us, please visit our website at https://www.tuckerlaw.com/. POSITION OBJECTIVE The Litigation Paralegal works closely with attorneys on a full spectrum of clients within the general litigation and ERISA practice groups. Some of the key anticipated responsibilities are listed below. Please note that we champion the development of all roles. This job description is not designed to contain comprehensive listing of all responsibilities, as they may change to meet the ongoing needs of clients and the firm. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Analytical
Detail Oriented
Adaptable
Resourceful
Independently Motivated
Communication Skills
Critical Thinker
Interpersonal Skills
Organization
Limited travel to worksites beyond the corporate office, representing Tucker Arensberg, P.C.
Will perform sedentary work exerting up to ten (10) pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move object.
Must see, hear, talk, and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity; kneeling, standing, walking, crouching, stooping, reaching, and other similar tasks requiring physical activity.
Will operate a computer, fax, copier, and telephone.
Work is generally performed in a temperature controlled office environment.
This is an hourly full-time position with a regular schedule of Monday through Friday work hours.
Extended hours may be needed on occasion to complete company objectives.

Nice To Haves

Active Notary.
Experience with an electronic document management system like iManage.
Experience with a billing and timekeeping software like Aderant.
Experience with CaseMap, TrialMap, or Trial Director.
Experience with billable hours expectation.
Federal court experience.

Responsibilities

Interact with clients and others while gathering documentation or information.
Conduct limited legal research utilizing resources like Lexis and Pacer research.
Apply key legal doctrines to assist with case strategies for attorney review.
Cite checking and sherardizing when necessary.
Organize litigation matters and tasks to establish timelines for key events in cases.
Assist with preparation of pleadings and discovery in federal and state court matters, and arbitration proceedings.
Assist with preparation of federal and state administrative filings.
Work within Litigation software and manage commercial cases for our Attorneys.
Draft motions, pleadings, notices, and correspondence.
Analyze, review, and organize documents produced during discovery.
Coordinate document production and responses to discovery requests.
Trial, arbitration, and deposition preparation. Prepare trial exhibits and other trial related assistance.
Liaison with courts, opposing counsel, and litigation vendors, including process servers and couriers.
Manage calendars and deadline reminders.
Gain knowledge and understanding of each practice group’s services to strengthen perspectives and input on each subject matter.