Litigation Paralegal
We have an immediate opening for a Paralegal in the Firm's Casualty Department in our Pittsburgh Office.
The paralegal will assist a variety of attorneys during the entire litigation process, subject to the supervision of the attorney responsible for the matter. Responsibilities include supporting all facets of discovery; trial and appellate preparation; court filings; document management and production; and exhibit preparation.
Education and Experience:
· Bachelor’s degree plus paralegal certificate
· Exceptional communication and organizational skills.
· Minimum 5+ years of experience in general litigation/asbestos/toxic tort litigation.
Required Skills:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, Excel, Kofax/Nuance, iManage, and Lexis Nexis
Knowledge of the local court systems is a must with a strong preference for knowledge of the state and federal courts in Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
Knowledge of Allegheny County and West Virginia toxic tort system preferable, but not necessary
Knowledge of billable hours and billing software
Post & Schell offers paralegals a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes medical, dental, life insurance, disability, Profit Sharing 401(k), generous paid time off, and professional association membership.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Education:
Bachelor's (Preferred)
Work Location: In person