Litigation Paralegal #37573
Legal Philadelphia, PA
Contract Jan 28, 2025
Legal
Job Title: Litigation Paralegal
Job Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and organized Litigation Paralegal to join our legal team and provide comprehensive support for complex commercial litigation cases. This Contract-to-Hire position, based in Philadelphia, PA, focuses on managing large volumes of legal documents, assisting with eDiscovery, and preparing materials for dispositions. The ideal candidate will be highly experienced in litigation processes and document management systems, able to hit the ground running, and comfortable working in a collaborative environment with attorneys and legal teams.
Compensation:
$29 - $35 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Key Responsibilities of the Litigation Paralegal:
Qualifications and Skills for the Litigation Paralegal:
Work Schedule:
Monday to Friday, standard business hours (overtime is generally avoided).
Why Join Us?
As a Litigation Paralegal, you will play a key role in supporting the litigation team while gaining valuable experience across various industries and legal areas. You’ll be working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where your contributions directly support the success of high-profile cases. If you are passionate about commercial litigation and have experience managing complex documents, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career.
About Us:
Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) is a trusted leader in providing contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire staffing solutions. With decades of experience, we’ve grown from a staffing agency to a nationwide provider of workforce management solutions. Our niche recruitment expertise spans Accounting & Finance, Call Center & Office Support, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, and Information Technology.
Explore more about CSS and how we connect great talent with exceptional opportunities by visiting www.ContemporaryStaffing.com.
Job Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and organized Litigation Paralegal to join our legal team and provide comprehensive support for complex commercial litigation cases. This Contract-to-Hire position, based in Philadelphia, PA, focuses on managing large volumes of legal documents, assisting with eDiscovery, and preparing materials for dispositions. The ideal candidate will be highly experienced in litigation processes and document management systems, able to hit the ground running, and comfortable working in a collaborative environment with attorneys and legal teams.
Compensation:
$29 - $35 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Key Responsibilities of the Litigation Paralegal:
- Support complex litigation processes, including eDiscovery, document management, and preparation for dispositions.
- Organize and analyze large volumes of legal documents, working with attorneys to identify critical documents for case proceedings.
- Utilize eDiscovery platforms such as Relativity, Concordance, and Summation to manage and tag relevant documents for cases. Familiarity with LiveNote is a plus.
- Assist in managing email reviews, including organizing and tagging email threads and ensuring efficient document organization.
- Prepare key case files and organize necessary documents for dispositions, ensuring that attorneys have the required materials for legal proceedings.
- Provide support to multiple attorneys (6-7 team members) and effectively prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and accommodate various requests.
- Collaborate with attorneys to ensure document management and case organization are completed with precision and accuracy.
- Maintain case files, ensuring that they are organized, tagged, and easily accessible for attorneys during litigation and trial preparation.
Qualifications and Skills for the Litigation Paralegal:
- Experience: 2-3 years of recent experience in commercial litigation, including eDiscovery, document management, and preparation for dispositions.
- Document Management Systems: Proficiency with eDiscovery platforms such as Relativity, Concordance, and Summation. Familiarity with LiveNote is a plus.
- Technical Skills: Advanced MS Excel skills for managing case-related documents and creating spreadsheets.
- Critical Thinking: Strong ability to evaluate and organize large volumes of documents, identifying key materials for litigation purposes.
- Communication Skills: Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and other team members, adapting to various personalities and work styles.
- Financial Document Experience (optional): Exposure to reviewing and sorting financial documents such as tax returns or K-1 forms is a plus.
- Attention to Detail: High attention to detail in organizing case files and ensuring accuracy in document handling.
Work Schedule:
Monday to Friday, standard business hours (overtime is generally avoided).
Why Join Us?
As a Litigation Paralegal, you will play a key role in supporting the litigation team while gaining valuable experience across various industries and legal areas. You’ll be working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where your contributions directly support the success of high-profile cases. If you are passionate about commercial litigation and have experience managing complex documents, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career.
About Us:
Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) is a trusted leader in providing contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire staffing solutions. With decades of experience, we’ve grown from a staffing agency to a nationwide provider of workforce management solutions. Our niche recruitment expertise spans Accounting & Finance, Call Center & Office Support, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, and Information Technology.
Explore more about CSS and how we connect great talent with exceptional opportunities by visiting www.ContemporaryStaffing.com.