Paralegal - Litigation

Litigation Support & Case Management

• Manage all phases of litigation, including drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, subpoenas, and trial documents.
• Organize, Bates stamp, index, and maintain electronic and paper case files; track deadlines; and ensure compliance with local and federal court rules (including ECF, E-Portal).
• Assist with all aspects of case strategy by conducting thorough legal research, analyzing case law, statutes, and regulations.
• Support trial preparation activities such as organizing exhibits, witness lists, deposition outlines, and trial logistics.
• Maintain accurate case files (NetDocs experience preferred), calendars, and facilitate communication with clients, witnesses, court personnel, and external stakeholders.

Discovery & Document Review

• Handle electronic discovery activities utilizing tools such as Relativity, Bloomberg Law, Westlaw, and LexisNexis.
• Draft discovery requests and responses, organize and Bates number documents, and summarize case information.
• Review and analyze medical claims, insurance data, and related documentation to support litigation and dispute resolution efforts.

Dispute Resolution & Regulatory Support

• Assist in arbitration, mediation, and dispute proceedings by preparing legal filings, summaries, and exhibits.

Skills And Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; paralegal certification preferred.
• 5-7 years supporting complex litigation, including electronic discovery, trial support, and dispute resolution.
• Experience handling medical claims and healthcare-related litigation is highly desirable.
• Proficiency with litigation support software such as Relativity, Ringtail, Summation, Concordance, CaseMap, TextMap, TimeMap, Trial Director, OnCue, or similar tools.
• Complete working knowledge of Federal and Pennsylvania court procedures, including appellate, ECF, and web-based platforms such as PACER, CM/ECF, and E-Portal.
• Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail; ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a professional demeanor.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Trial support and litigation presentation experience are a plus.
• Willingness to work overtime and travel as needed.

Benefits

• Insurance – Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K program
• Retail Savings Program
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• WorkWell wellness program
• Free use of building gym
• Caregiving assistance with Bright Horizons
• Firm-wide emergency assistance fund

Schedule

Hybrid Schedule Available for this Role

About the Firm

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney is a distinguished national law firm renowned for delivering innovative legal, business, regulatory, and government relations services. We serve a diverse base of regional, national, and international clients with a commitment to excellence and proactive legal solutions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.