Litigation Paralegal Personal Injury | Pittsburgh Law Firm
Overview
3+ years defending personal injury claims in Pittsburgh courts? You will own every phase of litigation, from intake to settlement, for a caseload of active injury matters. Our team pairs legal veterans with modern tools like Westlaw, iManage, and PCLaw to deliver sharp, client-first representation. You'll work directly with two senior attorneys and a dedicated paralegal pod, managing discovery and drafting motions that move cases forward. This role stands out because you'll shape case strategy from day one, not just execute tasks.
What You'll Do7
- 1Own case intake and client interviews, gathering medical records and incident details to build the full injury story
- 2Drive discovery management, using Westlaw and LexisNexis to find case-winning precedents and evidence
- 3Draft pleadings, motions, and settlement agreements with precision, cutting review time by preparing clean first drafts
- 4Manage digital case files in iManage and PCLaw, keeping every document tagged and accessible for the team
- 5Coordinate expert witness interviews and medical chronologies, distilling complex records into clear summaries
- 6Track court deadlines and filing requirements, keeping every matter compliant with local procedures
- 7Support trial prep by organizing exhibits, preparing witness outlines, and drafting jury instructions
Requirements8
- 13+ years as a litigation paralegal in personal injury law, with hands-on case handling from intake to resolution
- 23+ years using Westlaw and LexisNexis for legal research, including medical and expert sources
- 3Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) for drafting, calendaring, and data management
- 4Experience with iManage and PCLaw for document management and billing, preferred but not required
- 5Strong grasp of civil procedure, including discovery rules and motion practice for state courts
- 6Ability to interview clients and witnesses with professionalism, maintaining confidentiality at all times
- 7Organizational skill to juggle multiple deadlines across active cases without missing a filing
- 8Exceptional written and verbal communication for client updates and attorney collaboration
Salary Insight
$61 - $70k per year
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