Litigation Paralegal

Nelson Mullins is seeking a skilled Litigation Paralegal for our Philadelphia office. The successful candidate will support attorneys in representing leading product manufacturers and corporate clients across a variety of complex litigation matters, including state and federal proceedings and class actions. 

The ideal candidate will possess over 3 years of litigation experience in a law firm setting, with comprehensive case preparation expertise from inception to resolution. A thorough understanding of a paralegal’s role throughout the litigation life cycle, particularly in product liability litigation, is essential.

Performing a broad range of substantive paralegal tasks, you will work directly with attorneys on product liability, personal injury, and other complex disputes across various industries. You will maintain and monitor court deadlines for assigned cases and take ownership of case calendars. Under the supervision of an attorney, you will electronically file documents with the Court through the ECF system, perform online PACER research, and prepare drafts of pleadings, notices, and motions.

 In addition, you will prepare deposition notices, organize and maintain deposition materials, exhibits, and summaries, and track and manage discovery, including document productions. You will participate in case strategy meetings and handle routine calls and correspondence with courts, outside attorneys, and clients.

You should have a 2 or 4-year degree and a paralegal certificate, though relevant work experience may be substituted for education. Experience in Pennsylvania and New Jersey courts is required, and experience in New York courts is a plus.

You should have the ability to conduct research using various tools, including the Internet and Westlaw. Flexibility to travel for trials when needed and the willingness to work overtime as required to meet business needs are essential.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

With more than 1,000 attorneys, policy advisors, e-discovery professionals, and other business professionals across offices in California, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, and throughout North Carolina and South Carolina, Nelson Mullins has strong roots in the business community and an appreciation for new directions in the business world.