Litigation Paralegal

Cozen O'Connor

Paralegal supporting attorneys in the Commercial Litigation Department handling complex financial disputes. Requires 3+ years of experience and strong organizational skills.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist attorneys with all stages of litigation
Assist in preparing and filing (including e-filing) of legal documents including motions, discovery, and agreements in state and federal courts around the country
Assist in preparing, filing, and coordinating service of state and federal subpoenas
Establish and maintain strong communications with clients, experts, witnesses, etc.
Oversee/assist with the discovery process, including subpoenas, locating witnesses, scheduling depositions, assisting with discovery requests and responses, and preparing /filing pleadings, privilege logs, and memoranda
Perform factual research and investigation
Case file management (create, organize, track and maintain files; monitor calendars and meeting deadlines; document actions; input information into file database and case management software)
Utilize computer databases to organize, store and access information; conduct moderately complex research on LEXIS, Westlaw and other online computer assisted research databases

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of 3 years of experience in a legal environment
Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
Strong interpersonal skills to build a rapport with team and clients
Detail oriented, able to work independently, and possess excellent organizational and written/oral communication skills
Must have the motivation and skill to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proven computer/technology skills. Microsoft Office Suite a must
A four-year college degree and paralegal certificate required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work schedule of 3 days in office, 2 days remote

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Hard Skills & Tools

litigation assistancelegal document preparatione-filingsubpoena preparationdiscovery process managementfactual researchcase file managementdocument organizationLEXISWestlaw

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsorganizational skillswritten communicationoral communicationdetail orientedindependent workmultitaskingdiscretion

Certifications

paralegal certificatefour-year college degree