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Buchanan Ingersoll and Rooney PC

Paralegal - Litigation

Buchanan Ingersoll and Rooney PC, Phila, Pennsylvania, United States, 19117


Litigation Paralegal

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney is a national law firm with a proven reputation for providing progressive, industry-leading legal, business, regulatory and government relations advice to our regional, national and international clients.

We are currently searching for a

Litigation Paralegal

in our

Philadelphia, PA

location.This position will be responsible for assisting the Firm's attorneys in managing large and complex litigation matters.

As a Paralegal with our Firm, your

job responsibilities

will include, but are not limited, to:Establishing clear case organization by administering and managing case materials using litigation support applications and other technologiesAssisting and advising on all aspects of e-Discovery and EDRM workflow, including early case analysis, keyword searches and other analytics, and managing document reviews and productionsReviewing case related materials (e.g. depositions, discovery documents, pleadings, outside research items, etc.) to create outlines, highlight issues, support productions and logs of all relevant informationFacilitating comprehensive information flow by drafting complex documents including correspondence, subpoenas, legal memoranda and assisting with drafting of pleadings, motions and discoveryUtilizing web-based investigative skills to problem solve and provide creative ideas for developing and implementing winning litigation strategiesConducting cite checking, shepardizing and online research using various platforms including Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, etc.Assisting with client or third-party communicationsAssisting counsel during preparations for an attendance at mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trialOther litigation support activities including electronic filingOther duties as assignedSkills and Requirements:

Bachelor's degree and paralegal certificate preferredFive to seven years of experience as a paralegalFamiliarity with Excel, Word and OutlookExperience with litigation support applications (Relativity, Ringtail, Summation, Concordance, Case Map, Text Map, Time Map, Trial Director, etc.).Complete working knowledge of Federal and Pennsylvania (particularly Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas) state procedures and appellate rules and procedures as well as local Court rules and corresponding web-based platforms (e.g. PACER, PHILADELPHIA E-COURTS, FEDERAL BANKRUPTCY COURT, CM/ECF, etc.)Trial support and presentation experience is a plusWilling to work in a fast-paced environmentAnalytical/detail orientedProven work ethic, dependable and reliableGood verbal and written communication English language skillsAbility to work overtime if requiredAbility to multi-taskBuchanan Ingersoll and Rooney PC offers a benefit package that includes :

Hybrid work schedulesGenerous Paid Time OffPaid Holidays, including a floating holidayWorkWell wellness program, including free use of the Calm AppCaregiving assistance with Bright Horizons (child, elder, and pet care!)Access to our Firm-wide emergency assistance fundFree full access to LinkedIn LearningInsurance - Medical, Dental, Vision401K ProgramRetirement Savings Program

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)