Paralegal

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Meets with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.
Drafts legal documents including routine case pleadings such as complaints, answers, and supporting motion documents.
Files motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures.
Assist attorneys in all phases of discovery, including preparing discovery responses and requests
Document collection and review, electronic filing, maintaining litigation calendars, and research and analysis of evidence to be used in litigation cases.
Review, legal cite check, fact cite check and proofread of legal documents and discovery.
Research and analyzes statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources; provides written analysis to attorneys.
Interviews clients and witnesses and prepares summaries of their statements.
Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items.
Assist attorneys with deposition and preparation, which may include attending deposition
Assist attorneys with arbitrations and mediation, which may include attending those events.
Assists attorneys with trial preparation, which may include attending trials and hearings.
Develops and maintains records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

Minimum of 3 years of experience working as a litigation paralegal in a law firm close to Saul Ewing’s size
Paralegal certificate
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies or related field preferred

Knowledge & Skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality while exercising discretion and good judgement
Proficient within Microsoft office
Proficient within eDiscovery software as well as trial assistant platform
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Additional Information

Individual in this position will provide additional assistance and support as directed by their supervisor.
Job may require occasional travel to the court proceedings
This job description is subject to change at any time.

Benefits

Saul Ewing fosters a people first environment and one of the ways this is displayed is through its generous benefits. The firm is committed to offering a wide range of benefits to its benefit eligible employees to achieve wellness in all aspects of life, including:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
Health savings account (HSA)
Tuition reimbursement
Generous paid time off
401(k) retirement savings plan
Competitive salaries and year-end discretionary bonuses
Paid leave options, including parental
Saul Ewing University (learning and development programs taught by the firm’s training department)
Family formation benefits

Compensation

The pay for this position will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, education, external market data, internal equity, and other job-related factors. The anticipated range for this role is $90k to $115k.

Saul Ewing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, seek qualified applicants, and make personnel decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.