Litigation Paralegal

We are currently seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support a global shipping and transportation company to play a pivotal role in managing a broad range of litigation processes and supporting the legal team to ensure effective resolution of disputes and compliance with legal standards. Ideal candidates will have 6+ years of experience, excellent litigation support skills and be local to the Pittsburgh, PA area. 

Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing the company’s litigation portfolio, including reviewing and organizing case files, maintaining case calendars, and tracking filing deadlines.
• Prepare, draft, and edit legal documents such as pleadings, discovery responses, and motions. Compile and organize evidence and exhibits for hearings and trials.
• Conduct thorough legal research to support litigation cases, including statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles, and other pertinent material.
• Act as a liaison between the company and external legal counsel, facilitating clear communication and efficient information sharing.
• Ensure compliance with legal procedures and maintain accurate records of all litigation activities, ensuring easy retrieval of information when required.

Qualifications: 

• Minimum of 6 years of experience as a litigation paralegal, with substantial experience gained in both law firm settings and a large corporate in-house environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with Paralegal Certification highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of litigation processes and proceedings, particularly in the transportation and shipping industry.
• Proficient in using legal research databases (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis) and case management software.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently under tight deadlines.
• Located within a commutable distance to Pittsburgh, PA 

Compensation, Benefits & Location:

This role offers a range of competitive compensation starting at $100,000 and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace that includes health benefits, 401K and more.  Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.

Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Learn more about working at Axiom.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at benefits@axiomlaw.com and include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line. 

Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full privacy notice is available at https://www.axiomlaw.com/privacy-notice. 

Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.

By submitting an application, you acknowledge that all information contained therein, and provided at any part of the application process, is correct and accurate to the best of your knowledge.

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