Business Litigation Paralegal

The Philadelphia office of Cozen O’Connor is seeking an experienced litigation paralegal.  The ideal candidate has 4+ years of experience with strong organizational and interpersonal skills.  Experience handling personal injury and complex commercial matters, as well as trial experience, is preferred.  This paralegal must be comfortable prioritizing and balancing a variety of tasks. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and is willing to work flexible hours and overtime as needed.  The firm is offering a hybrid work schedule of 3 days in the office, 2 days remote for all paralegals.
 

•    Assist attorneys in all stages of litigation.
•    Assist in preparing and filing (including e-filing) of legal documents in state and federal court.
•    Lead subpoena and third party records retrieval efforts.
•    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).
•    Document management including, but not limited to, review of documents, proofreading, bates labeling, organization of documents and compiling information for discovery responses, pleadings, and motions.
•    Perform factual research and investigation.
•    Draft correspondence and memoranda for attorneys as requested.
•    Trial preparation and attendance at trial (organizing evidence, preparing exhibits, scheduling witnesses, ensuring that witnesses are ready when needed). 
•    Case management.
•    Familiarity with e-discovery, including the technical aspects of collecting, reviewing, and producing electronically stored information (state and federal court).
•    Experience in Relativity, LiveNote, Case/Time Map, Summation, Adobe Acrobat, and Trial Director is a plus. 
•    Skilled at entering time in billing systems such as InTapp so that entries are not deducted for vague time entry descriptions or time that is excessive. 

 

A minimum of 3 years of experience in a legal environment.
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.
Must have the motivation and skill to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proven computer/technology skills. Microsoft Office Suite a must.
A four-year college degree and/or paralegal certificate required.