Paralegal

Responsibilities

• Manage client cases from inception through trial and closing.
• Daily time entry billing requirements.
• Obtain, review, analyze and summarize documents, including medical records, financial documents and other relevant case information.
• Trial preparation – such as trial binders, exhibits and preparing witness files.
• Manage court docket calendar.
• Create status reports and provide updates to appropriate parties.
• Willingness to work on cases from start to finish and meet all court deadlines.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience, preferably in defense litigation support.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA approved organization.
• Excellent attention to detail and organization skills.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to meet all deadlines and prioritize workload.
• Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams of attorneys, legal staff, court staff, clients, expert witnesses, etc.
• Demonstrated interest in defense litigation.
• Experience with LexisNexis.
• Experience with time entry billing in a law firm setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work onsite from our Scranton office 5 days/week.

Qualifications

• A Certificate in Paralegal Studies from an ABA approved organization or a bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience with Pennsylvania law preferred.
• Ability to work from our Scranton office 5 days/week.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Bonuses.
• Generous benefits, including 401K.
• Medical.

Pay

Competitive salaries.

Schedule

Full-time, in-office role requiring in-office attendance 5 days/week.