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Robert Half
Litigation Paralegal
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What they do
A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
$68,904 / year median in Pennsylvania
-1% projected decline
Job Description
Our client a regional law firm in the Philadelphia suburbs is searching for experienced Litigation Paralegal to join a plaintiff-side practice, supporting high-stakes catastrophic personal injury matters. This position offers meaningful involvement in complex cases that require careful review of medical evidence, strong litigation coordination, and steady support through every phase of a case. The role is well suited for a meticulous individual who can manage competing priorities while helping advance matters toward resolution or trial. Interested candidates with applicable experience are encouraged to reach out directly to Kevin Ross with Robert Half in Philadelphia for immediate consideration.
Responsibilities:
- Partner closely with a senior attorney to provide day-to-day support on catastrophic personal injury litigation matters.
- Oversee case progress from initial intake through trial preparation, keeping files organized and key dates on track.
- Gather and assess medical records, billing documents, and related materials to support case development and damages evaluation.
- Create clear treatment summaries and chronological overviews of care for use in negotiations, mediation, and courtroom preparation.
- Communicate with clients, medical providers, experts, insurers, and outside counsel to obtain information and keep matters moving forward.
- Prepare litigation documents such as pleadings, discovery materials, subpoenas, and correspondence.
- Assist with deposition organization, expert-related materials, mediation packages, and exhibit preparation for hearings and trial.
- Maintain court and internal calendars to ensure filings, appearances, and procedural deadlines are met.
- Support factual research and case analysis by helping compile evidence related to liability, injuries, and damages.
- 3 to 7 years of paralegal experience in personal injury litigation, including substantial work on serious or catastrophic injury cases.
- Demonstrated ability to review complex medical documentation and turn it into accurate summaries and treatment timelines.
- Strong knowledge of litigation procedures from case opening through trial support.
- Experience handling numerous active files while managing deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with a range of contacts.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and legal case management platforms.
- Background in trial preparation, court filing, and personal injury litigation support.