Litigation Paralegal

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough • Pittsburgh, PA

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Nelson Mullins, an AmLaw 100 firm, is seeking a litigation paralegal in our Pittsburgh office to assist attorneys with commercial litigation and complex business litigation matters. This position requires an individual who is proactive with case management and organization and has the knowledge and experience to move tasks forward with limited oversight. Performing a broad range of substantive paralegal tasks, this candidate will work directly with attorneys on complex commercial litigation and business litigation disputes. This individual will maintain and monitor court deadlines for assigned cases and take ownership of case calendars; electronically file documents with the Court through the ECF system or local State Court sites under the supervision of an attorney; perform online PACER research; and prepare drafts of pleadings, notices, and motions. Experience drafting medical chronologies preferred. Knowledge of Georgia court systems, in addition to Pennsylvania, a plus.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of litigation experience in a law firm, including case preparation from beginning to end and an understanding of a paralegal’s role in the litigation life cycle
• Strong organizational skills
• Well-developed critical thinking skills
• Very detailed oriented
• Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office programs, along with eDiscovery databases
• Strong sense of accountability
• Takes ownership over projects and responsibilities
• Resolves issues proactively
• Knows how to be a true team player
• Technology pro and has no problem learning new software
• Ability to conduct research using various research tools, including the Internet and Westlaw

Nice To Haves

• Experience drafting medical chronologies
• Knowledge of Georgia court systems, in addition to Pennsylvania

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor court deadlines for assigned cases and take ownership of case calendars
• Electronically file documents with the Court through the ECF system or local State Court sites under the supervision of an attorney
• Perform online PACER research
• Prepare drafts of pleadings, notices, and motions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree