Paralegal - Litigation

Tucker Arensberg, P.C•Camp Hill, PA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Paralegal to join the Business Litigation practice group in our Harrisburg office. The associate will work closely with shareholders and Paralegals in Family Law and General Law practice areas on the full spectrum of clients. Some of the key anticipated responsibilities are listed below: Assignments as directed by attorneys within the Firm involving the drafting of legal documents, the filing of documents within both the state's filing system and the federal and PACER (CM/ECF) system. Managing multiple assignments and deadlines on a daily/weekly/long-term basis. Handle direct client contact and relationship management. Direct interaction with the Court, and, at times, opposing counsel and other third parties. Draft, review and oversee the execution of correspondence, research, reports, and email communication. Coordinate the scheduling of hearings and other matters, as well as the maintenance of group and attorney calendars. Work with Chief Compliance Officer on data security, privacy, policy making, and client-facing audits. 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.

Requirements

High school or equivalent
Two (2) or more years of experience as a Paralegal or related experience
Experience using PACER to search dockets, party information, and download pleadings
Experience with state filings and familiarity with various county and prothonotary websites
Excellent communication skills
Solid writing and editing skills with a focus on developing thoughtful and persuasive messaging
Ability to work in and adapt to a fast-paced work environment
Strong organizational, time management, and project management mindset
Experience with Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, Word, and other software
Driven self-starter with a proactive approach to supporting counsel
Commitment to professionalism, cooperation, and teamwork

Nice To Haves

Experience with Lackner, and Pro Series a plus
Experience with iManage document management system
Experience filing court documents, electronically preferred
Experience with ECF for federal court filings a plus
Paralegal certificate
Active Notary license

Responsibilities

Drafting of legal documents
Filing of documents within both the state's filing system and the federal and PACER (CM/ECF) system
Managing multiple assignments and deadlines on a daily/weekly/long-term basis
Handle direct client contact and relationship management
Direct interaction with the Court, and, at times, opposing counsel and other third parties
Draft, review and oversee the execution of correspondence, research, reports, and email communication
Coordinate the scheduling of hearings and other matters, as well as the maintenance of group and attorney calendars
Work with Chief Compliance Officer on data security, privacy, policy making, and client-facing audits