National employment and labor law firm, is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal for its Philadelphia office.

Position Summary

Paralegals should strive to perform high-quality work, both billable and non-billable, for the benefit of our clients and the support of our attorneys. We expect our paralegals to provide a high level of expertise in assisting clients and attorneys while managing a busy case and/or matter load. Paralegals are generally expected to record 1500 or more billable hours during the performance year.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate case load, deadlines, and client engagement requirements for the firm’s work with large national clients for which we simultaneously handle many matters
• Prepare status reports
• Effectively obtain and manage client documents, including electronic data, and determine potential existence of documents that may be relevant to each case.
• Effectively draft for attorney review: removal documents, certificates of interested parties, initial disclosures, certain motions and orders, scheduling orders, deposition notices, affidavits and declarations, discovery and responses to discovery, settlement agreements, dismissal documents for attorney review, etc.
• Assist with legal briefing of motions, including cite checking,  verifying deposition and other record citations in the brief, assembling exhibits, and creating an appendix when needed.
• Consistently and accurately identify and prepare all documents for production during discovery phase of case, including Bates numbering and redacting privileged and confidential information, using the appropriate systems to manage production.
• Effectively assist in preparation for trial including managing exhibits and all evidentiary matters, witness lists, files and subpoenas, coordinates and attends witness prep meetings; assists at trial.
• Conduct online research and use the firm’s electronic resources efficiently and effectively in conjunction with attorneys.
• Juggle multiple assignments and/or deadlines for multiple firm attorneys while maintaining a professional demeanor and timely seeks assistance when needed.
• Review and ensure accuracy of invoices from vendors, such as computer forensic or e-discovery providers, and timely submit invoices for processing and approval per firm policies.

 Skills and Abilities

• Must have 10+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal, preferably as part of a large firm litigation team
• Able to work in fast-paced environment and comfortable handling a docket with multiple attorneys on multiple matters
• Attendance & Punctuality:  Be consistently at work and on time; arrive at meetings and appointments on time; ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Communication: Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills; preferably have experience with preparation of periodic reporting and matter tracking for large clients with multiple matters.
• Customer Service: Respond promptly to attorney and client requests for service and assistance; meet commitments.
• Dependability: Follow instructions; complete tasks on time; commit to the hours necessary to complete assignments; work independently.

·  Professionalism: Approach others in a tactful manner; treat others with respect; react well under pressure. 

·  Technical Skills: Possess a high level of computer skills including Excel, PowerPoint and Word; able to create and update charts, reports and trend analyses; experience in e-discovery platforms including Relativity, RICOH On-Demand and; experience coordinating with outside computer forensic service providers is a plus.

Firm is offering a highly competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a fantastic work environment with friendly & professional attorneys & staff. If interested, please email resume in WORD or PDF to legal@alevistar.com