Senior Litigation Paralegal

FAMILY LAW SENIOR LITIGATION PARALEGAL

Allegheny, Butler and Surrounding Counties Established litigation practice located in Gibsonia concentrating in family law seeks an experienced, highly organized, and motivated Paralegal to assist with active domestic relations litigation matters in Allegheny and Butler as well as surrounding counties. The ideal candidate must be capable of managing complex and high-conflict family law matters with professionalism, attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced litigation environment.

Qualifications:

Prior family law litigation experience strongly preferred Experience with Allegheny, Butler and surrounding counties preferred Strong Microsoft Word, PDF editing, and document management skills as well as law firm management software (MyCase preferred) required Excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills Ability to manage multiple active litigation matters simultaneously Professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail required.

Compensation:

Competitive compensation commensurate with experience. Expected compensation range starting at $60,000 annually or hourly equivalent for qualified candidates based upon experience. Benefits and scheduling flexibility negotiable based upon experience. Limited hybrid flexibility may be available for experienced candidates. Qualified candidates should submit resume, references, and salary requirements.

Responsibilities Include:

Drafting pleadings, motions, petitions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and correspondence Managing litigation deadlines, scheduling, and court filings Organizing and reviewing financial records, tax returns, business records, and discovery materials Assisting with support calculations and equitable distribution matters Preparing exhibits, hearing binders, and trial materials Electronic filing in Allegheny County and surrounding counties Communicating with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, and experts Managing active case files and maintaining litigation calendars Assisting with contempt, enforcement, and emergency proceedings