We are looking for a detail-oriented Paralegal to support a busy legal team in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. This role is suited to someone who can manage litigation-related tasks with accuracy, stay organized across multiple matters, and communicate clearly with attorneys and legal staff. The ideal candidate brings practical experience in legal support, a strong grasp of court filing practices, and confidence using case management and document tools.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate case files, maintain organized records, and track key deadlines to support active litigation matters.
- Prepare, review, and format legal documents, correspondence, and filings for attorney use and court submission.
- Assist with discovery activities by organizing evidence, compiling responses, and managing document production.
- Support trial and hearing preparation by assembling exhibits, creating binders, and ensuring materials are ready on schedule.
- File documents with courts in accordance with applicable procedural rules and filing requirements.
- Conduct legal and factual research using standard research platforms and internal case management resources.
- Monitor case progress, update matter information in legal software, and help keep attorneys informed of upcoming actions.
- Work independently to prioritize assignments while collaborating with attorneys and staff to meet deadlines and client needs.
- 5+ years of paralegal experience, preferably supporting civil litigation or a comparable legal practice area.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Paralegal certificate preferred.
- Working knowledge of court procedures, filing protocols, and litigation support processes.
- Strong written communication skills with the ability to draft and proofread legal materials accurately.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, document management platforms, and case management software.
- Experience with legal research tools such as Lexis and practice management systems such as CenterBase or NetDocuments.
- Excellent organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with close attention to detail.