Litigation Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal - Law Firm (Hybrid - Downtown Pittsburgh)

Full-Time Direct-Hire Up to $85,000 salary + Bonus & Great Benefits

Our recruiting firm is representing a respected national law firm seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join their downtown Pittsburgh office. This is a permanent, direct-hire position offering strong benefits, a collaborative team environment, and hybrid work flexibility after initial training.

About the Opportunity: The firm is looking for a proactive paralegal with strong organizational, communication, and litigation support skills to join their collegial team. The role will initially require 5 days a week onsite for training, after which a hybrid schedule (3 days in / 2 days remote) will be available.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage heavy calendaring, docketing, and e-Filing in state and federal courts.

• Proactively maintain attorney schedules and track deadlines.

• Draft and prepare litigation documents, including discovery, pleadings, and case management materials.

• Conduct legal research, analysis, writing, and cite checking.

• Assist with client intake, engagement documentation, and internal reporting.

• Collaborate with attorneys and billing department to support client billing processes.

• Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive case information.

• Participate in special projects and support case teams as needed.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience preferred; real estate litigation a plus; tax experience is a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent combination of education and experience) preferred.

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) and legal technologies (Westlaw, Litify, Docrio, Chrome River).

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities.

• Professional, proactive, and able to work independently and collaboratively.

• Experience with e-Filing, docket management, legal research, and drafting.

Work Environment:

• Very collegial and friendly team atmosphere

• Supportive management and collaborative culture

• Standard hours Monday–Friday, Eastern Time

• Overtime availability as needed

Location:

• Downtown Pittsburgh, PA (initially 5 days onsite, hybrid schedule available after successful training period)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary up to $85,000

• Bonus eligibility

• Comprehensive health benefits

• Retirement plan

• Generous paid time off and holidays

Interested? Submit your resume to be considered. All inquiries are kept strictly confidential.