Paralegal
Job Description
The Paralegal will provide high-level litigation support to attorneys by performing substantive legal work, managing case files, and contributing to billable tasks that directly impact firm performance. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and enjoys taking on responsibilities beyond a traditional legal assistant position. The Paralegal will support complex, multi-jurisdictional litigation matters and work closely with attorneys to advance case strategy and ensure accuracy and timeliness in all deliverables.
Salary: $75,000-$85,000
In office in Yardley, PA
Benefits offered
Key Responsibilities
- Draft pleadings, discovery requests and responses, reports, and legal correspondence
- Conduct legal research and prepare concise summaries of findings
- Assist attorneys with case strategy development and file analysis
- Prepare exhibits, chronologies, and document summaries for litigation
- Support trial preparation, including organizing hearing materials
- E-file pleadings in state and federal courts
- Review, organize, and maintain documents related to litigation matters
- Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and docketing requirements
- Communicate with courts regarding filings, scheduling, and procedural matters
- Set up and maintain electronic case files in compliance with firm and client guidelines
- Reconcile attorney expenses and coordinate with accounting for accurate billing
- Assist with client reporting and status updates
- Occasionally coordinate travel arrangements and logistics for attorneys
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or Associate degree required
- Paralegal certificate strongly preferred
- 3+ years of experience in a law firm or litigation environment
- Experience in insurance coverage or defense litigation preferred
- Ability to independently handle substantive legal tasks
- Strong understanding of court rules, procedures, and e‑filing systems
- Excellent writing, proofreading, and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
If you feel you meet the above qualifications, please apply for immediate consideration.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other protected status under the law. EverStaff is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V/SO/GI).
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