What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at Buchanan Ingersoll-Rooney?
Paralegal – Labor & Employment
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney is a national law firm with a proven reputation for providing progressive, industry-leading legal, business, regulatory and government relations advice to our regional, national and international clients.
We are searching for a Labor & Employment Paralegal in our Pittsburgh office to provide a full range pf support for our labor and employment practice group.
Specific Responsibilities of the Position include:
- Prepare and maintain relevant caser related materials for assigned matters.
- Create, maintain, and update paper and electronic case files.
- Calculate, docket, calendar and communicate court and internal deadlines.
- Schedule court reporters and videographers, including tracking of protective order certifications, confidentiality designations and errata sheets.
- Conduct legal and factual research on individuals, corporations and opposing counsel.
- Prepare exhibits and other documents for use at depositions, hearings and trials.
- Prepare form submissions, such as notice of appearance, waiver of service, motion for admission pro hac vice, etc.
- Prepare first drafts of simple form documents like ADR Stipulations, Rule 26(f) reports, corporate disclosures, initial disclosures, etc.
- Prepare subpoenas and coordinate payment of witness fees and service.
- Prepare drafts, proofread documents, and create PowerPoint and other presentation materials.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills and Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Certificate required.
- 3-5 years’ experience as a paralegal or legal assistant with billable deliveries.
- Experience with employment litigation and with FDCPA.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with litigation support software – Relativity Ringtail, Summation, Concordance, Case Map, Text Map, Time Map, Trial Director, iCompli, etc.
- Complete working knowledge of federal, state, and local court and administrative agency rules.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent written and oral communication skills.
Buchanan Ingersoll and Rooney PC offers a benefit package that includes:
- Hybrid schedule
- Competitive salary and generous Paid Time Off
- Insurance – Medical, Vision, and Dental
- 401K Program
- WorkWell wellness program, including free use of the Calm App
- Free use of building gym
- Caregiving assistance with Bright Horizons (child, elder, and pet care)
- Subscription to LinkedIn Learning
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
