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The Role
Supports attorneys in commercial transportation defense litigation from case inception through trial and closing. Responsibilities include managing case files, reviewing and summarizing medical and financial records, preparing trial binders and witness files, maintaining court calendars, entering time, creating status reports, conducting legal research, and meeting court deadlines.
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Paralegal – Commercial Transportation/Litigation - Remote from PA

Weber Gallagher has an immediate opening for an experienced defense Litigation Paralegal for our Commercial Transportation Practice Group. The candidate will have the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere in Pennsylvania. The individual will be responsible for supporting a team of attorneys with litigation tasks from inception through trial and close.   

  Responsibilities: 

  • Manage client cases from inception through trial and closing. 
  • Daily time entry billing requirements. 
  • Obtain, review, analyze and summarize documents, including medical records, financial documents and other relevant case information. 
  • Trial preparation – such as trial binders, exhibits and preparing witness files. 
  • Manage court docket calendar. 
  • Create status reports and provide updates to appropriate parties. 
  • Willingness to work on cases from start to finish and meet all court deadlines. 
  • Additional duties as assigned.  

 Requirements: 

  • 3+ years of experience, preferably in defense litigation support. 
  • Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA approved organization. 
  • Excellent attention to detail and organization skills. 
  • Strong time management skills with the ability to meet all deadlines and prioritize workload. 
  • Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams of attorneys, legal staff, court staff, clients, expert witnesses, etc. 
  • Demonstrated interest in defense litigation. 
  • Ability to perform legal research, experience with Lexisa plus. 
  • Familiarity with reviewing and obtaining medical records. 
  • Experience with time entry billing in a law firm setting.  
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, required. 

Weber Gallagher is a thriving and growing firm with more than 160 legal professionals in 13 locations. The firm is an equal-opportunity employer offering a friendly office environment, competitive salaries, bonuses and generous benefits, including 401K and medical.  

Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, age, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, ancestry, physical handicap, disability, national origin, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other factor/ status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.   

Skills Required

  • 3+ years of experience, preferably in defense litigation support
  • Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved organization
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines and prioritize workload
  • Effective communication with attorneys, legal staff, court staff, clients, and expert witnesses
  • Demonstrated interest in defense litigation
  • Ability to perform legal research
  • Experience with Lexis
  • Familiarity with reviewing and obtaining medical records
  • Experience with time-entry billing in a law firm setting
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
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The Company
268 Employees
Year Founded: 1991

What We Do

Weber Gallagher is a multi-office law firm providing legal counseling and representation to local, national, and international clients. It serves businesses, financial institutions, insurance companies, employers, healthcare institutions, executives, entrepreneurs, and other professionals. Its attorneys advise on creditors’ rights, real estate, civil rights, commercial law, employment, environmental matters, insurance, transportation, family law, liability, and workers’ compensation, with an emphasis on responsive, value-driven service and tailored strategies.

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