Paralegal

$55,000 - $65,000/Yr

Pancoast Staffing Services - Pittsburgh, PA

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Pittsburgh, PA
Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Pittsburgh law firm is in need of experienced Paralegals. The primary responsibilities of this position include preparing and filing court documents such as pleadings, motions, and briefs. The paralegal will manage and organize case files, which involves summarizing and indexing documents to ensure that all information is readily accessible. Additionally, the role requires researching legal documents and regulations to support ongoing cases. The paralegal will analyze legal issues and may be involved in pre-claim investigations, which could include speaking with witnesses, taking statements, gathering evidence, and creating case investigation folders. Furthermore, the paralegal will prepare for depositions, mediations, and arbitrations, and will be responsible for preparing and handling exhibits as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Preparing and filing court documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs
  • Managing and organizing case files, including summarizing and indexing documents
  • Researching legal documents and regulations
  • Analyzing legal issues; conducting pre-claim investigations
  • Speaking with witnesses, taking statements, gathering evidence, and creating case investigation folders
  • Preparing for depositions, mediations, and arbitrations
  • Preparing and handling exhibits

Requirements

  • 3+ years of paralegal experience
  • Proficiency in conducting legal research using online databases and resources
  • Experience with document review, case management, and e-filing systems
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines efficiently
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office with the ability to learn new software quickly
  • Paralegal Certificate

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in litigation
  • Experience in Workers' Compensation law

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
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