Litigation Paralegal
CGT Staffing - Philadelphia, PA
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As a Paralegal with our Firm, your job responsibilities will include, but are not limited, to:Establishing clear case organization by administering and managing case materials using litigation support applications and other technologiesAssisting and advising on all aspects of e-Discovery and EDRM workflow, including early case analysis, keyword searches and other analytics, and managing document reviews and productionsReviewing case related materials (e.g. depositions, discovery documents, pleadings, outside research items, etc.) to create outlines, highlight issues, support productions and logs of all relevant informationFacilitating comprehensive information flow by drafting complex documents including correspondence, subpoenas, legal memoranda and assisting with drafting of pleadings, motions and discoveryUtilizing web-based investigative skills to problem solve and provide creative ideas for developing and implementing winning litigation strategiesConducting cite checking, shepardizing and online research using various platforms including Westlaw, Bloomberg Law, etc.Assisting with client or third-party communicationsAssisting counsel during preparations for an attendance at mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trialOther litigation support activities including electronic filingOther duties as assigned Skills and Requirements: Bachelor's degree and paralegal certificate preferredFive to seven years of experience as a paralegalFamiliarity with Excel, Word and OutlookExperience with litigation support applications (Relativity, Ringtail, Summation, Concordance, Case Map, Text Map, Time Map, Trial Director, etc.).Complete working knowledge of Federal and Pennsylvania (particularly Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas) state procedures and appellate rules and procedures as well as local Court rules and corresponding web-based platforms (e.g. PACER, PHILADELPHIA E-COURTS, FEDERAL BANKRUPTCY COURT, CM/ECF, etc.)Trial support and presentation experience is a plusWilling to work in a fast-paced environmentAnalytical/detail orientedProven work ethic, dependable and reliableGood verbal and written communication English language skillsAbility to work overtime if requiredAbility to multi-task
Created: 2024-10-11