Experienced Paralegal Litigation / Casualty / Defense Philadelphia, PA

The law offices of Marshall Dennehey, a large civil defense litigation firm, is seeking a full-time Paralegal for its Philadelphia, PA office with Litigation / Casualty experience. Litigation includes the defense of catastrophic, high-profile, high-exposure cases against some of the country’s most formidable plaintiff firms. With a focus on construction, asbestos and toxic torts, transportation, fire casualty and product liability.

Are you an organized, detail-oriented paralegal who wants to play an important role on our legal team?

• Can you manage fast-paced Discovery, prepare for trial and independently maintain a caseload?
• If you're interested in advancing your paralegal career and being appreciated for your skills, efforts and dedication, we want to hear from you!

We offer:

• A comprehensive Health insurance package including:
  • Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision benefits
• A generous Paid Time Off policy and Paid Holidays
• 401K
• Bonus Program
• Hybrid (remote/in-office) schedule

Job duties may include:

• Obtain, review and analyze documents, including medical and financial records, tax and employment records, or any other relevant information


• Create medical record and other factual chronologies


• Prepare for trial by preparing trial notebooks, exhibits, and witness files


• Compile evidence and supporting information by searching records, discovery documents, transcripts, libraries, and databases


• Manage files and documents


• Coordinate with support services and clients, opposing law firms, and courts


• Manage court docket calendar


• Generate status reports, logs, and indexes


• Correspond with clients and opposing law firms


• Research and analysis of case issues, including medical research of facts, medical articles, and expert articles.


• Communication of issues with experts and investigation and analysis of expert qualifications and experience, including prior transcripts, testimony and articles.


• Perform additional duties as required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills


• High attention to detail and ability to multi-task


• Ability to prioritize and coordinate work


• Ability to maintain confidential information


• Ability to complete assignments within agreed deadlines by prioritizing workload


• Ability and willingness to learn new skills as they become necessary


• Practice and foster an atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation

Job Requirements:

• At least 3 - 5 years of Litigation/Casualty experience.


• Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree or an Associate's degree.


• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program is preferred.

Firm offers a sound future, competitive salary, and an excellent benefits package.

Qualified candidates should submit cover letter and resume for consideration.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer AA/M/F/D/V.

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