Litigation Paralegal

Chartwell Law, a rapidly growing civil litigation law firm, with more than 200 attorneys across 32 offices from coast to coast, is currently recruiting motivated professionals with exceptional talent and promise to join our nationally ranked firm. With a culture built on collaboration and teamwork, we reward skill and initiative with new opportunities and dynamic challenges. Chartwell Law fosters a supportive and inclusive work environment that provides our attorneys and staff with the resources they need to succeed.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes healthcare and retirement benefits, an engaging employee wellness program, mentoring program, and a charitable matching program. We are proud to provide a professional and welcoming firm community where everyone can openly contribute unique experiences and celebrate the differences that make us Chartwell Law. If you are ready to work at a firm that values your contributions and encourages your growth and success, submit your resume and cover letter today to be considered for this exciting opportunity!

Chartwell Law does not accept candidate submissions from outside agencies without prior approval and a signed agreement. In addition, we do not accept unsolicited candidates from outside agencies via our internal email system. If an outside agency fails to adhere to these procedures and/or the terms under a signed contract, Chartwell Law will not consider any submissions constituting a formal submission nor will any such submission bind Chartwell Law in any way. Outside agencies that would like to discuss a potential candidate and/or enter into an agreement with Chartwell Law, must first contact us at Recruiting@ChartwellLaw.com

Chartwell Law is currently seeking a full time Paralegal in our Philadelphia, PA office for our litigation team. The ideal candidate will be proactive and have prior experience in defense side litigation and specific experience in liability or related practice area. Knowledge of federal and state statutes, rules, and procedures of Pennsylvania is required. Must have excellent organizational, communication, calendaring and research skills. The ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment is also required.

Primary duties include:

• Drafting legal memoranda including pleadings, discovery demands and responses, subpoenas, and discovery motions
• Organize, chart and process incoming records and invoices
• Follow up for outstanding records via telephone, e-mail and regular mail
• Prepare answers and correspondence
• Manage a large caseload and working with multiple attorneys
• Review documents for relevance and privilege in preparation for disclosure
• Conduct case law research using Lexis Nexis and public access websites to assist with strategies for defense
• Assist with preparing attorneys for mediation and trial
• Retrieve documents from Pennsylvania court system and save to document management system

Requirements

• 3 years as a litigation paralegal
• Billing experience
• Experience in drafting legal documents
• Experience with PA courts including e-filing.
• Proficiency in Adobe and Microsoft Office applications especially Outlook and Word
• Must have ability to multi-task and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with the Aderant Total Office (ATO)
• Experience handling Premises Liability, Commercial Auto and Product Liability Claims
• Experience with NJ and Federal District Courts Preferred
• Familiarity with Lexis Advance
• Notary

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance