Litigation Paralegal

Trustpoint One is pleased to assist a leading law firm in its search for an experienced paralegal to support the attorneys in the Commercial Litigation Department. The paralegal will assist attorneys attorneys handling matters related to financial services fraud, stranger-originated life insurance (“STOLI”), Ponzi schemes, and other complex financial disputes. The position has hybrid flexibility in the Philadelphia office.

Litigation Paralegal Job Responsibilities

- Assist attorneys with all stages of litigation.

- Assist in preparing and filing (including e-filing) of legal documents including motions, discovery, and agreements in state and federal courts around the country.

- Assist in preparing, filing, and coordinating service of state and federal subpoenas.

- Establish and maintain strong communications with clients, experts, witnesses, etc.

- Oversee/assist with the discovery process, including subpoenas, locating witnesses, scheduling depositions, assisting with discovery requests and responses, and preparing /filing pleadings, privilege logs, and memoranda.

- Perform factual research and investigation.

- Case file management (create, organize, track and maintain files; monitor calendars and meeting deadlines; document actions; input information into file database and case management software).

- Utilize computer databases to organize, store and access information; conduct research on LEXIS, Westlaw and other online computer assisted research databases.

Qualifications:

- A Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate required.

- Three or more years of experience, including e-filing and state/federal subpoena experience, and thrives in a fast-paced, high intensity environment.

- Possess the ability to work flexible hours and overtime as needed.

- Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.

- Strong interpersonal skills to build a rapport with team and clients.

- Detail oriented, able to work independently, and possess excellent organizational and written/oral communication skills.

- Proven computer/technology skills. Microsoft Office Suite a must.

All candidates must be able to work on a computer screen for a sustained amount of time.

Trustpoint.

One provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Qualified Litigation Paralegals should submit a resume in Word format.