Litigation Paralegal

The Litigation Paralegal performs legal support functions as outlined below and will assist our attorneys in managing civil cases from inception through trial. A successful candidate would already have experience working in a fast-paced environment focused on civil litigation matters and would be ready to hit the ground running. A hybrid schedule is available. This position will report out of the Philadelphia office.

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., unless otherwise approved, 30-minute lunch
Location: Philadelphia, PA

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES 

• Assist with court filings in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York state and federal courts
• Conduct legal research
• Update and maintain internal databases
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
• Draft, format, and file legal documents, including: Complaints, Demands, Motions, Discovery requests and responses (Interrogatories and Requests for Production), Deficiency letters
• Work closely with clients and other sources to gather necessary documents and information for case preparation
• Manage court calendars and deadlines
• Liaise between trial team and internal/external third parties
• Communicating with retained experts and preparing relevant materials for expert review
• Summarize written discovery and document productions
• Conduct background checks, social media investigations, litigation history

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience filing in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York state and federal courts
• Experience drafting, formatting, and filing legal documents, including: Complaints, Demands, Motions, Discovery requests and responses (Interrogatories and Requests for Production), Deficiency letters
• Experience using Word, Adobe, and E-Discovery platforms
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and memos
• Familiarity with legal research tools
• Detail-oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to attorneys, clients, and other employees of the organization
• Ability to handle working with several different databases of information and
  comfortable organizing data
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills to support multiple attorneys
• Trial preparation and trial support experience is required
• Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documents, court rules and procedures, practices, etc.
• ABA approved paralegal certificate or other relevant certification
• 3+ years’ recent experience in civil litigation required
• Ability to work overtime as required (possibly evenings, weekends and holidays)

RCCB is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering workplace diversity. The firm encourages applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other federal or state protected classification.

CONTACT:

HELENA BOONE

Director of Human Capital and Resources
101 West Elm Street Suite 400 
Conshohocken, PA 19428
email: HBoone@rccblaw.com
office: 484.539.1056