Senior Litigation Paralegal

Our Client, a major Philadelphia law firm is currently seeking a Senior Litigation Paralegal to support complex legal matters in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This role partners closely with attorneys and clients throughout every stage of litigation, helping keep case materials organized, filings accurate, and trial preparation on track. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of court procedures, excellent judgment when handling discovery documents, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a demanding legal environment.

Candidates with applicable experience should reach out to Kevin Ross with Robert Half in Philadelphia for immediate consideration.

Responsibilities:

• Organize and analyze case records, evidence, and supporting materials to help attorneys prepare for discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial.

• Maintain detailed control of pleadings, exhibits, transcripts, and other litigation documents so case files remain accurate, accessible, and up to date.

• Prepare and assemble court submissions by proofreading, verifying citations and facts, checking cross-references, and coordinating appendices and exhibits for filing.

• Review produced and collected documents to determine relevance, identify potentially privileged content, and ensure materials are handled according to established review standards.

• Monitor discovery activity by tracking documents sent and received, managing related logs, and helping attorneys stay current on production obligations.

• Support deposition and trial preparation by organizing exhibit sets, summarizing testimony, and ensuring materials are ready for use during proceedings.

• Coordinate courtroom and trial logistics, working with internal teams and external service providers such as translation, document production, and trial presentation vendors.

• Collaborate directly with attorneys and clients across all phases of litigation, providing responsive case support and helping move matters forward efficiently.

• Assist during trial with demonstratives and presentation materials, and provide in-court support as needed to facilitate smooth proceedings.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree or paralegal certificate required, along with at least ten years of comparable litigation support experience; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and federal civil procedure rules, including related court filing practices.
• Demonstrated experience supporting commercial litigation matters, including discovery management, trial preparation, cite checking, and Bluebook citation review.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, with the ability to learn additional legal technology tools quickly.
• Hands-on experience with document review and case management platforms, including Relativity and Everchron.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with strong research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines, work independently, and remain effective in a fast-paced, high-pressure legal setting.
• Strong interpersonal and client service skills, with flexibility to respond to changing attorney and client needs.

Compensation

$95,000.00-$140,000.00 Yearly

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