Offit Kurman, a growing full-service firm, is seeking to hire a business litigation paralegal for its Philadelphia office. Ideal candidates will possess 5 or more years of experience working as a commercial litigation paralegal. The paralegal will assist during all phases of the litigation process, from investigating claims, initiation of a case, discovery, through trial.

Job Responsibilities:

• Drafting pleadings, discovery, motions, briefs, deposition digests and case summaries.
• Organizes and maintains physical and electronic files.
• Performs a variety of document productions tasks, including bates-stamping, redaction, duplicating, and indexing.
• Prepares and submits electronic filings with Federal and state courts.
• Prepares for and attends, as necessary, depositions and trials.
• Performs a variety of research projects as assigned.
• Regularly interacts with firm's clients, attorneys and staff.
• Provide overflow support as needed.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience supporting litigation practice.
• Understanding of civil litigation procedures and general contract litigation.
• Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures, practices.
• Highly organized with ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 2017 (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint), WestLaw, Internet research skills, document management systems.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Offit Kurman is one of the fastest-growing, full-service law firms in the United States. Offit Kurman offers a collegial and professional work environment, as well as competitive salary and benefits, to include Paid Time Off and 401(k) matching.