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PITTSBURGH PARALEGAL ASSOCIATION JOB BANK Pittsburgh Paralegal Association Job Bank Updated 04/27/2016
04/27/2016
Temp Project Assistant, Litigation Case Management Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP Location: Wheeling, WV Job# 199196 Orrick currently has an excellent opportunity for a Temp Project Assistant in our Global Operations Center in Wheeling, WV. The Temp Project Assistant supports the delivery of quality legal services by performing technical and administrative functions to support legal teams and firm clients. The Temp Project Assistant is an essential member of the case team, with primary responsibility for organizing case materials. The Temp Project Assistant will support a primary practice area and will provide overflow support for additional practices. Responsibilities: Assist legal teams by organizing, naming, and coding case materials. Specific duties may include:
• Collaborate with firm resources to select appropriate case management systems and tools based on case team and client needs.
• Create and maintain folder structures for new clients and matters in case management systems.
• Maintain system security and access rights for case teams, clients, experts, and other third parties.
• Following firm and case team guidelines, organize, name and code case documents, including court documents, small collections of client documents, expert documents, and discovery documents.
• Promptly circulate court documents and other core documents to case teams. • Maintain virtual case files including pleadings indices. • Review scans of incoming mail and organize in appropriate matter folders. • Maintain firm knowledge management systems by entering case information in deal databases
and expert systems. • Perform administrative functions necessary to keep case team organized.
Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience is required. A paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved training program is preferred.
Candidates must demonstrate skill in the following areas: • Accuracy, attention to detail, and good organizational skills. • Strong written and oral communication skills. • Strong time-management skills and the ability to coordinate multiple tasks concurrently. • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. • Ability to work effectively and proactively within a team environment. • Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and database systems. • 2-5 years of experience in a Law Firm or Professional Services environment is preferred
Orrick is a leading global law firm with a particular focus on serving companies in the technology, energy and financial sectors. We are recognized worldwide for delivering the highest-quality, commercially-oriented legal advice and for our culture of innovation and collaboration.
Our formula for success is simple—we provide the highest quality service to our clients and we hire the brightest and most talented individuals at every level. As an employer of choice we will provide our employees with challenging work, training opportunities, a supportive and team oriented culture, and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the legal profession. Our Global Operations Center in Wheeling, West Virginia, is home to more than 300 members of our team. Established more than a decade ago, it was the first centralized administrative operation in a major law firm. Orrick offers a friendly work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Please visit www.orrick.com for more information about the firm. To submit your resume and cover letter for this position, please visit our Paralegal and Professional Staff listing at www.orrick.com/careers/. Please include your salary expectations in your cover letter. Submissions without salary expectations may not be considered. No phone calls please. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.
04/15/2016
Litigation Paralegal (Downtown)
Busy, well-established and respected civil defense firm seeks full-time paralegal to support
attorneys handling suits and claims relating to construction disputes, product liability suits,
workers’ compensation as well as car and truck accidents. Candidate must have at least 3
years litigation experience. Paralegal Certificate is required.
Please forward resumes to: [email protected]
04/15/2016
Paralegal Position – Part Time
Small, very busy law firm is looking for a paralegal who is eager to learn, has an eye
for detail and can juggle multiple tasks with ease. Initially a 3-day per week position with the
potential to become full time for the right individual. Our firm exclusively represents public
school districts. The work is largely supportive of our attorneys who handle litigation in the
field of due process for special education cases and includes records compilation, assembling
litigation binders and document review. We can be flexible on the days worked as long as
they generally are the same three days each week. This is a very pleasant work environment
we even have an office dog. Please send your resume to:
M. Janet Burkardt
Managing Partner
WEISS BURKARDT KRAMER, LLC
412-391-9890
03/15/2016
FED EX GROUND – FULL TIME SENIOR LITIGATION PARALEGAL – MOON
TOWNSHIP
Job Summary: Provides assistance and support to the legal staff by compiling and
coordinating the daily flow of documents and information for use in processing legal matters
for FedEx Ground (FXG).
Essential Functions: • Prepares, investigates and conducts research for new and ongoing
legal matters. • Organizes, coordinates, and tracks all legal files and documents, making them
available and easily accessible to attorneys. • Prepares verbal and written reports to assist
attorneys in determining how cases should be processed. • Prepares relevant information for
inclusion in and assists with printing the legal department activity reports, as needed. •
Prepares draft legal documents, pleadings and memoranda. Prepares materials on training
programs for management and FXG’s personnel regarding legal-related issues. • Assists
attorneys during trials. • Provides timely assistance to FXG’s outside counsel as requested. •
Responds to subpoenas and requests for information. • Manages deadlines and the case/matter
calendar. Coordinates court appearances, depositions, meetings, etc., between employees and
outside counsel. • Develops, maintains, monitors and tracks internal legal processes and
databases. • Maintains confidentiality and privilege of all work. Participates in and supports
privileged and confidential projects.
Minimum Education: • High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree in
Paralegal or related field preferred.
Minimum Experience: • Two (2) years experience required in a law firm or corporate legal
department.
Required Skills,
Abilities and/or
Licensure • Software skills, including use of Microsoft Office, web-based
applications, document management systems, legal research applications (e.g. Lexis), and
general internet research. • Verbal and written communication skills necessary to explain
complex and/or confidential information. • Time management, organizational and multi-
tasking skills necessary to work in a fast-paced environment, handling various tasks and
changing priorities, while maintaining a high attention to detail and accuracy to achieve daily
assignments and goals. • Ability to analyze, review, and make recommendations. • Ability to
develop effective methods for proof-reading and quality-review of work product to ensure all
aspects of work are completed correctly.
Other Job Description Prior litigation and e-discovery experience preferred.
Information
Interested applicants please apply to:
https://sjobs.brassring.com/tgwebhost/jobdetails.aspx?partnerid=25736&siteid=5029&jobid=167562
03/07/2016
Pittsburgh – Litigation Paralegal
The Pittsburgh office of Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP is seeking a full-time, team
oriented Litigation Paralegal with strong organizational skills. Candidates must have a
bachelor’s degree or equivalent certification and experience, plus 5 years of solid litigation and
research experience. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office required; experience with
litigation technology and document/case management systems is preferred. Experience
managing large inventories of cases preferred. Qualified candidates should send resume,
cover letter and salary requirements to: [email protected]. Schnader is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.”
03/04/2016
FEDERATED INVESTORS
Reference Number: 6921
POSITION TITLE: LEGAL ADMINISTRATION COORDINATOR
DEPARTMENT: LEGAL ADMINISTRATION
DIVISION: LEGAL
____________________________________________________________________________
________________
POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:
Associate degree or equivalent work experience required
Minimum 3 years legal administration or paralegal experience required; experience in
the mutual fund industry preferred
Knowledge of the types of legal services provided by outside counsel required
· Knowledge of Federated’s operations and fund products preferred
Proficiency with MS Office including Word, Excel, Access required
_________________________________________________________________________
___________________
MAJOR DUTIES:
· Administer Legal Department invoice review and approval processes: analyze
descriptions of services on incoming legal invoices and make initial assessment of cost
code or fund allocations for approval by attorneys; obtain timely approvals for all legal
invoices for payment; and act as liaison with law firms/service providers/business units
and Corporate Accounting/Funds Financial Services.
· Manage databases of invoices from outside counsel and service providers for
invoice tracking, documentation and legal reporting requirements.
· On a quarter-end and year-end basis, prepare summary firm and allocation reports
and charts of legal fund and non-fund services fees for management. Respond to inquiries
and provide additional information as requested by the General Counsel and Chief Legal
Officer.
· Maintain the master expense projection worksheet for the funds and prepare
monthly fund expense reports for the fiscal year of each of the funds requested by Fund
Expense. Review reports for special projects and provide to fund attorneys for review of
anticipated legal fees for the coming fiscal year.
· Conduct periodic reviews of processes and data record accuracy and make
recommendations for improvements to record keeping applications to improve efficiencies
and reporting functionalities.
· Perform research and develop reports, as requested.
· Provide backup assistance with managing the Policies & Procedures workflows and
with data entry and system maintenance.
· Support special projects, as requested.
HOURS/LOCATION:
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (overtime as required)
Federated Investors Tower – Pittsburgh, PA 15222
How to apply:
Please email [email protected] and [email protected] reference job
number 6921, and attach a current copy of your resume.
02/29/2016
FedEx Ground – Litigation Paralegal – Senior Paralegal – Moon Township – Corporate
Headquarters
Job Summary
Provides assistance and support to the legal staff by compiling and coordinating the daily flow
of documents and information for use in processing legal matters for FedEx Ground (FXG).
Essential Functions
Prepares, investigates and conducts research for new and ongoing legal matters.
• Organizes, coordinates, and tracks all legal files and documents, making them available and
easily accessible to attorneys.
• Prepares verbal and written reports to assist attorneys in determining how cases should be
processed.
• Prepares relevant information for inclusion in and assists with printing the legal department
activity reports, as needed.
• Prepares draft legal documents, pleadings and memoranda. Prepares materials on training
programs for management and FXG’s personnel regarding legal-related issues.
• Assists attorneys during trials.
• Provides timely assistance to FXG’s outside counsel as requested.
• Responds to subpoenas and requests for information.
• Manages deadlines and the case/matter calendar. Coordinates court appearances, depositions,
meetings, etc., between employees and outside counsel.
• Develops, maintains, monitors and tracks internal legal processes and databases.
• Maintains confidentiality and privilege of all work. Participates in and supports privileged
and confidential projects.
Minimum Education
High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal or related field
preferred.
Minimum Experience
Two (2) years experience required in a law firm or corporate legal department.
Required Skills, Abilities and/or Licensure
Software skills, including use of Microsoft Office, web-based applications, document
management systems, legal research applications (e.g. Lexis), and general internet research.
• Verbal and written communication skills necessary to explain complex and/or confidential
information.
• Time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills necessary to work in a fast-paced
environment, handling various tasks and changing priorities, while maintaining a high
attention to detail and accuracy to achieve daily assignments and goals.
• Ability to analyze, review, and make recommendations.
• Ability to develop effective methods for proof-reading and quality-review of work product to
ensure all aspects of work are completed correctly.
Other Job Description Information
Prior litigation and e-discovery experience preferred.
Interested applicants please apply to:
https://sjobs.brassring.com/tgwebhost/jobdetails.aspx?partnerid=25736&siteid=5029&jobid=1
67562
02/18/2016
Downtown Firm seeks Litigation Paralegal
Excellent Direct Hire opportunity for an experienced Litigation Paralegal with an established
firm located in downtown Pittsburgh! Our client is currently seeking a highly competent and
knowledgeable individual with 5-10 years experience. The select candidate will be assisting a
team of 3 Paralegals and 6 Attorneys with all stages of litigation. Job duties will include
drafting motions and briefs, maintaining and organizing files/documents, reviewing medical
records, drafting correspondence and billing.
In order to be considered for this position, candidates must have a minimum of five years
experience in litigation.
This is an great opportunity for a highly organized and professional candidate. Our Client has
a fantastic benefits package, offers a highly competitive salary and the opportunity for
professional development and growth in your career.
Requirements:
5-10 years experience as a Litigation Paralegal
Knowledgeable of all phases of trial prep, legal terminology and principles
Experience in Insurance Defense, construction law, toxic tort, or asbestos is a plus
MS Office; Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Summation experience a plus
High level of professionalism and confidentiality
Bachelors Degree preferred
Interested and qualified candidates, please submit resumes in Word Format for immediate and
confidential consideration!
Thank you!
Cara L. Songer
Senior Managing Consultant | Beacon Hill Associates
direct 412-566-4407 |fax 412-325-1005 | mobile 724-554-0726
701 North Point Drive, Suite 301 Pittsburgh, PA 15233 |[email protected]
A division of Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC | www.beaconhillstaffing.com
02/09/2016
Crown Castle is the nation’s largest provider of wireless infrastructure, with revenues in
excess of $3 billion. We are a publicly traded REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) and are
listed on the NYSE (NYSE: CCI) and included in the S&P 500. Since 1994, we support the
ever-growing demands of wireless users with over 40,000 towers and 14,000 small cell nodes.
Our 10 years of experience working with small cell solutions and distributed antenna systems
puts us at the forefront of new innovations in wireless infrastructure. While our 2,300
employees are spread out across 40 offices around the country, we act as a single, close-knit
team. Our employees work together to enable all of us to stay connected, conduct business,
and live our lives the way we’ve come to expect.
Position Title: Temporary Litigation Paralegal
Position Summary
Provides assistance in the management of litigation cases, and dispute resolution, generally.
Responsible for assisting in the drafting of legal/business communications, compiling data and
documents from various internal resources, as well as reviewing legal document drafts.
Responsible for maintaining legal filing systems, both hard copy and electronic.
Essential Job Functions
•Assist in the preparation of legal documents and communications related to litigation.
•Identify and interview internal witnesses for purposes of responding to discovery requests.
•Gather information/documents responsive to discovery requests and subpoenas.
•Track active litigation cases and disputes.
•Review and abstract or summarize legal documents as needed.
•Answer routine questions and provide internal and external support, including but not limited
to providing status updates related to pending litigation matters.
•Research and analyze law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles,
treaties, constitutions, and legal codes.
Education/Certifications
•High school diploma or equivalent
•Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience preferred
Experience/Minimum Requirements
•Three (3) years relevant paralegal experience in a corporate or legal environment
Other Skills/Abilities
•Prior experience in one or more areas of legal expertise
•Computer aptitude and literacy in multiple software applications, including Excel and
Microsoft Office applications
•Data entry proficiency, with strong detail orientation and proofreading skills
•Ability to work within a high volume environment
•Ability to prioritize while ensuring that the work gets done
•Ability to work independently
•Strong written and verbal communication skills
•Demonstrated flexibility in light of changing work requirements
•Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential information
•Knowledge of the telecommunications industry helpful
•Excellent organization skills; demonstrated file management experience
Organizational Relationship
Reports to: Associate General Counsel, Sr. Attorney, Attorney
Title(s) of direct reports (if applicable): N/A
Working Conditions: Works in a normal office setting with no exposure to adverse
environmental conditions.
Additional Information: This position description is intended to be a broad overview of the
general responsibilities of a Paralegal at Crown. Additional detailed information on individual
duties can be obtained through the Legal department.
Crown Castle is an Equal Opportunity Employer
02/09/2016
Project Coordinator, Temporary Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP Location: Wheeling, WV Job#199158 Verbatim is the premier managed service provider of subsidiary compliance solutions to multinational organizations. Verbatim supports the complex compliance needs to the world's largest and most sophisticated multi-national corporations. Verbatim is a team of compliance professionals armed with subject matter expertise, global jurisdictional reach, and a robust, customizable technology platform. Verbatim is dedicated to the coordination and execution of substantive and routine corporate governance and compliance matters, focusing on global secretary matters exclusively which frees clients to concentrate internal resources on more strategically significant issues and initiatives. Verbatim is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, a leading global law firm. Verbatim has an exciting opportunity. We are seeking a temporary Project Coordinator to assist on various projects. The Project Coordinator will be tasked with a variety of projects that will certainly keep them busy and challenged. Projects include providing assistance in the onboarding of new clients into electronic databases (data entry and document uploads), collecting and cataloging documents for a document repository system, obtaining and cataloging price quotes from vendors to establish a pricing library, providing assistance in analyzing and preparing client metrics and many other interesting projects. Candidates must be able to multi-task and work independently in a fast paced environment. Responsibilities: • The Project Coordinator will be responsible for assisting with the implementation and go-live of
client databases for new clients. Working closely with the Data Integration Manager and Client Data Coordinators, the Project Coordinator will assist with the on boarding process, which includes data comparison and verification, auditing information, inputting data, and, if a migration is required, data and document mapping.
• The Project Coordinator is responsible for uploading compliance documents into the digital minute books as part of the onboarding process. The Project Coordinator will be responsible for reading, and summarizing documents. Strong reading comprehension skills are required.
• The Project Coordinator may be tasked with the following types of activities:
o Assisting with the collection and review of documents to create a document repository o Assisting Compliance Analysts with special projects (entity health checks, preparing
documents) o Obtaining price quotes from Vendors to establish a pricing library o Reviewing client data/metrics and conducting analysis and preparing reports
Qualifications: • 4 – Year BS/BA degree required, paralegal certificate from an ABA approved paralegal program
preferred. JD degree a plus. • Strong analytical and critical thinking/problem solving skills, attention to detail and accuracy and the
ability to comprehend documents is critical to this role. • Ability to work independently under strict deadlines and adapt to a changing environment and
multitask assignments, and to approach problems with a sense of ownership, enthusiasm, and innovation.
• Knowledge of corporate law and in-house/law firm experience is essential. • Excellent computer/Internet skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel,
PowerPoint, and Word. Experience with spreadsheet and database programs, MS SQL a plus. • Excellent communications skills (written, verbal and relationship building). To submit your resume and cover letter for this position, please visit our Paralegal and Professional Staff listing at www.orrick.com/careers/. Please include your salary expectations in your cover letter. Submissions without salary expectations may not be considered. No phone calls please. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.
02/01/2016
Project Assistant (temporary to regular hire) Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP Location: Wheeling, WV Job# Orrick currently has an excellent opportunity in our Global Operations Center in Wheeling, WV for a temporary Project Assistant. Under the direct supervision of attorneys, analysts or paralegals, the Project Assistant supports the
delivery of quality legal services to clients by performing technical and clerical tasks that require
accuracy, strong attention to detail, organizational skills, strong written and oral communication skills,
and computer proficiency. (S)He will assist others with document collection, review and production in
connection with internal and regulatory investigations and civil actions, focusing primarily on the
organization and preparation of case materials and clerical functions as required.
The Project Assistant is expected to provide staffing and management support and assistance to DRS
Management in order to ensure the smooth staffing and operation of document review projects. The
sourcing, receiving, supporting, and exiting of contracted personnel is a key component of the position.
(S)He is expected to assist DRS Management in ensuring approved processes are followed and
required documentation is maintained.
Responsibilities:
Support attorneys in the documentation associated with document collection, search, review, production and other case team support.
Maintain case SharePoint sites and perform document uploading and indexing.
Support attorneys in preparation of privilege logs and production of documents to regulatory agencies and civil litigants.
Perform electronic searches for defined terms using databases, deposition and document searching software.
Assist in the organization of case materials and exhibits.
Prepare document indices.
Compile and index deposition transcripts and exhibits.
Review documents for basic facts or names and perform redactions, when necessary.
Compile special reports of project staffing, productivity, and/or budget information. Maintain collection of cast statistics for future budget development.
Review pre-bills for correct rates, spelling and other details.
Prepare and process forms required by Human Resource. (e.g., EANs)
Review Applications and Professional Responsibility Questionnaires ("PRQs") for completeness and forward required paperwork to designated HR representatives and the Conflicts Department.
Maintain contact with staffing agencies regarding contractor availability and the Center's staffing needs.
Provide orientation to new contractors and perform Time KM initial training for new reviewers.
Compare and review time sheets for accuracy in Time KM using billing reports and forward timesheets to staffing agencies.
Prepare Payment and Funds Request Forms and forward to Accounts Payable for payment.
Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree is preferred, and a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved training program is preferable but not required.
Strong process and personnel management background with 2 -3 years’ experience in progressive positions of responsibility.
Candidates need to be detail-oriented, have a flexible work schedule and demonstrate excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to become familiar with the procedures, terminology and documents relating to complex litigation matters.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify and index case-related documents.
Ability to work effectively and proactively within a team environment.
Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and databases.
Strong time-management skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment; ability to coordinate multiple tasks concurrently.
Orrick is a top ranked global law firm. Founded in San Francisco 150 years ago, Orrick today has offices in 25 cities worldwide. We win high-stakes cases and counsel on innovative transactions, with particular strength in the technology, energy & infrastructure and financial sectors. American Lawyer recently named us to its 10-year “A-List” – in recognition of the firm’s consistently strong financial performance and our culture of collaboration and community service. Our Global Operations Center in Wheeling, West Virginia, is home to more than 300 members of our team. Established more than a
decade ago, it was the first centralized administrative operation in a major law firm. Orrick offers a friendly work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Please visit www.orrick.com for more information about the firm. To submit your resume and cover letter for this position, please visit our Paralegal and Professional Staff listing at www.orrick.com/careers/. Please include your salary expectations in your cover letter. Submissions without salary expectations may not be considered No phone calls please. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.
