Paralegal

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pennsylvania.

📋 Description

• Oversee all administrative functions related to legal cases

• Edit and prepare various types of correspondence, memoranda, pleadings, legal documents, and other materials

• Maintain electronic files, organized file indexes, and detailed case files

• Schedule depositions, appointments, meetings, seminars, dinners, luncheons, and other events

• Review and electronically categorize emails

• Submit pleadings to courts through legal messenger services or electronically

• Offer legal and administrative assistance to attorneys and paralegals within a multidisciplinary team

• Foster client and business-associate relationships while delivering exceptional customer service

• Provide updates on client service status and follow up on pending documents and services

• Collaborate with title contacts to finalize outstanding tasks, including recordings and missing documents

• Prepare pleadings such as Complaints, Motions, Notices of Hearings, Affidavits, Defaults, Notices of Actions, and Notices of Publications

• Review closed, active, and hold files, including forwarding foreclosure fee and cost invoices

• Organize document production and identify privileged documents

• Create reports and monitor the progress of outstanding tasks

• Proofread legal documents and perform additional duties as required

⛳️ Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required

• 3–5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal or a general understanding of litigation/bankruptcy proceedings

• Certification as a Paralegal is advantageous

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

• Competence in internet research practices

• Familiarity with case and document management software

• Solid understanding of law firm policies and procedures

• Capability to draft, transcribe, proofread, and edit correspondence, reports, and legal documents

• Effective communication skills with clerks, judges, defense attorneys, clients, and business associates

• Exceptional written, verbal, interpersonal, and customer service skills

• Strong organizational skills, ability to multitask, adapt, and manage time effectively

• Must possess legal authorization to work in the United States both now and in the future

• No employment sponsorship or immigration support available, including CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, TN, E-3, H-1B, O-1, or visa sponsorship

• Proficient in operating computers, fax machines, scanners, photocopiers, typewriters, and telephones

• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

• Frequently sit, talk, or hear; occasionally stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, or crouch

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation package

• Salary commensurate with experience and accomplishments