Paralegal - Labor & Employment

We are currently searching for an experienced Employment Litigation Paralegal in our Pittsburgh, PA office to provide a full range of support to the labor and employment practice group.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare, organize and maintain all relevant case related materials for assigned matters.


• Create, maintain and update electronic and paper case files.


• Research and ensure compliance with local rules with respect to court and administrative submissions.


• Create PowerPoint presentations.


• Calculate, docket, calendar and communicate court and internal deadlines.


• File (electronically or otherwise) documents with courts and administrative agencies.


• Prepare subpoenas and coordinate payment of witness fees and service.


• Schedule court reporters and videographers, including tracking of protective order certifications, confidentiality designations and errata sheets.


• Conduct legal and factual research on individuals, corporations, and opposing counsel.


• Assist with discovery requests, responses and productions, including bates-stamping, redaction, duplication and indexing of documents.


• Prepare exhibits and other documents for use at depositions, hearings and trials.


• Prepare form submissions, such as notice of appearance, waiver of service, motion for admission pro hac vice, etc.


• Prepare first drafts of correspondence to clients and opposing counsel.


• Prepare first drafts of simple form documents like ADR Stipulations, Rule 26(f) reports, corporate disclosures, initial disclosures, etc.


• Proofread all documents and cite check/bluebook briefs.


• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.


• A certificate from an accredited paralegal program preferred.


• Minimum of five years of experience as a paralegal in a law firm or corporate law department.


• Minimum of five years of employment litigation experience.


• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Adobe applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Acrobat and PowerPoint).


• Experience with litigation support software (e.g., Relativity, Ringtail, Summation, Concordance, Case Map, Text Map, Time Map, Trial Director, etc.).


• Complete working knowledge of federal, state and local court and administrative agency rules.


• Excellent oral, written, technical and interpersonal skills.


• Strong attention to detail and data entry skills.


• Ability to work overtime and off-hours as needed (i.e., nights or weekends).