Paralegal

Paralegal – Labor & Employment

 

Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney is a national law firm with a proven reputation for providing progressive, industry-leading legal, business, regulatory and government relations advice to our regional, national and international clients. 

 

We are searching for a Labor & Employment Paralegal in our Philadelphia office to provide a full range of support for our labor and employment practice group.

 

Specific Responsibilities of the Position include:

• Prepare and maintain relevant case related materials for assigned matters.
• Create, maintain, and update paper and electronic case files.
• Calculate, docket, calendar and communicate court and internal deadlines.
• Schedule court reporters and videographers, including tracking of protective order certifications, confidentiality designations and errata sheets.
• Conduct legal and factual research on individuals, corporations and opposing counsel.
• Prepare exhibits and other documents for use at depositions, hearings and trials.
• Prepare form submissions, such as notice of appearance, waiver of service, motion for admission pro hac vice, etc.
• Prepare first drafts of simple form documents like ADR Stipulations, Rule 26(f) reports, corporate disclosures, initial disclosures, etc.
• Prepare subpoenas and coordinate payment of witness fees and service.
• Prepare drafts, proofread documents, and create PowerPoint and other presentation materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Certificate required.
• 3-5+ years’ experience as a paralegal or legal assistant with billable deliveries.
• Experience with employment litigation and with FDCPA.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with litigation support software – Relativity Ringtail, Summation, Concordance, Case Map, Text Map, Time Map, Trial Director, iCompli, etc.
• Complete working knowledge of federal, state, and local court and administrative agency rules.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent written and oral communication skills.

 

Why should you work at Buchanan?

Our Firm offers outstanding benefits that include:

• Competitive salary and generous Paid Time Off
• Hybrid work schedules
• Paid Holidays, including a floating holiday
• WorkWell wellness program
• Caregiving assistance with Bright Horizons (child, elder, and pet care!)
• Access to our Firm-wide emergency assistance fund
• Free full access to LinkedIn Learning
• Insurance – Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K Program
• Retirement Savings Program

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.