PITTSBURGH PARALEGAL ASSOCIATION JOB BANK Pittsburgh Paralegal Association Job Bank Updated 11/18/2015

11/18/2015

New Business and Conflicts Analyst

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Location: Wheeling, WV

Job# 199102

Orrick currently has an excellent opportunity in our Global Operations Center in Wheeling,

WV for a New Business and Conflicts Analyst.

The NB&C Analyst reviews and analyzes new business and conflict submissions for accuracy

and alignment with firm processes, policies, systems, and strategies. Processes lateral conflicts

and new business intake requests. Evaluates lateral conflict submissions using firm and third

party research databases. Enters conflict information into firm systems. Coordinates the

sharing and use of financial information with the Finance department. Examines new

business and laterals for compliance purposes in accordance with firm policies and procedure.

If necessary, runs additional reports utilizing international business compliance software

(LexisNexis). Researches corporate entities and family tree structures to determine related

entities. Communicates effectively with team and interdepartmentally within the firm.

Responsibilities:

• Working with Director of New Business & Conflicts and other NBC team members,

review and analyze research reports for issues and scope of conflict.

• Perform data entry and analysis of conflicts data as submitted with conflict check

requests.

• Monitor conflict and information quality control, with a specific focus on data

repurposing efforts for finance, business development, knowledge management, and

risk management purposes.

• Ensure timely and efficient processing of lateral and conflict requests.

• Communicate via e-mail and telephone regarding lateral, new business and conflict

submissions in accordance with firm policies and procedure.

• Review incoming lateral Professional Responsibility Questionnaires (“PRQs”) for

accuracy and completion.

• Process the PRQs for new hires firm wide (partners, of counsel, associates (including

summer and fall), paralegals and temporary attorney positions for Document Review

Services).

• Correspond with recruiting department regarding requests for additional details and

information on lateral candidates.

• Monitor lateral inbox and prioritize urgent requests.

• Cross reference LegalKey reports for new hires.

• Employ and enforce risk management processes and procedures.

• Coordinate with NBC management regarding firm wide NBC training and outreach

efforts.

• Implement departmental projects and initiatives as assigned.

• Assumes additional responsibilities as requested.

• Identifies and supports all customer service needs.

Qualifications:

College degree or equivalent work experience preferred.

3-5 years of data intake processing and customer service experience.

Experience with Legalkey database preferred.

Experience with business financial operations preferred.

Ability to work, communicate, and establish credibility effectively with lawyers and

firm personnel at all levels.

Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Ability to understand, interpret, and follow written and oral instructions in a timely

manner.

Ability to apply and follow Risk Management, Firm Management and other policies

and procedures.

Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a dynamic environment.

Proven ability to exercise sound decision making abilities and good judgment.

Excellent problem solving skills.

Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills.

Proficient personal computer skills and knowledge of firm software including conflicts

software, workflow software, intake software, MS Excel and Word.

Strong ability to learn new technologies as necessary.

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.

11/17/2015

Defense Civil Litigation Paralegal

Mid-size downtown law firm with a defense civil litigation practice is seeking a full-time

paralegal for its trial support team. Minimum experience of 5 years is required. Litigation

practice includes toxic tort, personal injury, products liability, employment, and construction.

Proficiency in Word and Excel is required. Excellent benefits and salary commensurate with

experience. Please send resume with salary requirement to Carol H. Feldman, Human

Resource Director at cfeldman@grblaw.com.

11/17/2015

Litigation Senior Paralegal – FedEx Ground 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 the legal

department activity reports, as needed. • Prepares draft legal documents, pleadings and

memoranda. Conducts and/or 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

Mimimum Experience

Five (5) 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 documents and quality-review of work product to ensure all aspects of work are

completed correctly.

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11/17/2015

Project Assistant (temporary to regular hire)

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Location: Wheeling, WV

Job# 199107

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’ of 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, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

11/10/2015

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 and

car and truck accidents. Candidate must have at least 3 years litigation experience. Paralegal

Certificate is required.

Interested candidates, please email your resume to mashby@mdbbe.com

10/30/2015

New Business and Conflicts Analyst (temporary to regular hire) Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP Location: Wheeling, WV Job#199101 Orrick currently has an excellent opportunity in our Global Operations Center in Wheeling, WV >for a temporary New Business and Conflicts Analyst</b>. The NB&C Analyst reviews and analyzes new business and conflict submissions for accuracy and alignment with firm processes, policies, systems, and strategies. Processes lateral conflicts and new business intake requests. Evaluates lateral conflict submissions using firm and third party research databases. Enters conflict information into firm systems. Coordinates the sharing and use of financial information with the Finance department. Examines new business and laterals for compliance purposes in accordance with firm policies and procedure. If necessary, runs additional reports utilizing international business compliance software (LexisNexis). Researches corporate entities and family tree structures to determine related entities. Communicates effectively with team and interdepartmentally within the firm. Responsibilities:

• Working with Director of New Business & Conflicts and other NBC team members, review and analyze research reports for issues and scope of conflict.

• Perform data entry and analysis of conflicts data as submitted with conflict check requests.

• Monitor conflict and information quality control, with a specific focus on data repurposing efforts for finance, business development, knowledge management, and risk management purposes.

• Ensure timely and efficient processing of lateral and conflict requests.

• Communicate via e-mail and telephone regarding lateral, new business and conflict submissions in accordance with firm policies and procedure.

• Review incoming lateral Professional Responsibility Questionnaires (“PRQs”) for accuracy and completion.

• Process the PRQs for new hires firm wide (partners, of counsel, associates (including summer and fall), paralegals and temporary attorney positions for Document Review Services).

• Correspond with recruiting department regarding requests for additional details and information on lateral candidates.

• Monitor lateral inbox and prioritize urgent requests.

• Cross reference LegalKey reports for new hires.

• Employ and enforce risk management processes and procedures.

• Coordinate with NBC management regarding firm wide NBC training and outreach efforts.

• Implement departmental projects and initiatives as assigned.

• Assumes additional responsibilities as requested.

• Identifies and supports all customer service needs. Qualifications:

College degree or equivalent work experience preferred.

3-5 years of data intake processing and customer service experience.

Experience with Legalkey database preferred.

Experience with business financial operations preferred.

Ability to work, communicate, and establish credibility effectively with lawyers and firm personnel at all levels.

Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Ability to understand, interpret, and follow written and oral instructions in a timely manner.

Ability to apply and follow Risk Management, Firm Management and other policies and procedures.

Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a dynamic environment.

Proven ability to exercise sound decision making abilities and good judgment.

Excellent problem solving skills.

Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills.

Proficient personal computer skills and knowledge of firm software including conflicts software, workflow software, intake software, MS Excel and Word.

Strong ability to learn new technologies as necessary. 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.

10/23/2015

Project Assistant, Litigation Case Management

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Location: Wheeling, WV

Job# 199100

Orrick currently has an excellent opportunity for a Project Assistant in our Global

Operations Center in Wheeling, WV.

The Project Assistant supports the delivery of quality legal services by performing technical

and administrative functions to support legal teams and firm clients. The Project Assistant is

an essential member of the case team, with primary responsibility for organizing case

materials. The 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 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.

10/21/2015

GTC LAW GROUP LLP

International/Foreign Patent Paralegal

About GTC Law Group:

GTC Law Group LLP (the “firm” or “GTC”) specializes in Intellectual Property Strategy,

Mergers & Acquisitions and Business & Technology Transactions for IP-centric

companies and institutions worldwide.

GTC is a Massachusetts-based law firm headquartered in Westwood, Massachusetts, with

an office in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and an affiliated entity in Toronto, Canada. In

addition, GTC has attorneys and other personnel working in several cities on a “virtual”

office model in which many personnel work from home offices.

Position Overview:

GTC Law Group has a thriving patent strategy and patent prosecution practice and is

seeking a highly motivated and experienced Paralegal to assist with international patent

filings and prosecution.

The candidate is required to have an expert-level understanding of the international and

foreign Patent Office rules, procedures, and guidelines. The candidate must also have a

thorough understanding of docketing rules and procedures and be able to apply them to

international and foreign filings.

GTC’s paralegal staff is highly experienced and cross-functional. A successful candidate

will exhibit an aptitude and appreciation for fluid and dynamic responsibilities and roles.

A strong sense of accountability is a must.

Responsibilities generally include, but are not limited to, preparing and filing patent

applications internationally (PCTs) and in various foreign countries (both regional and

national), managing communications with foreign counsel, creating and maintaining

electronic file wrappers accessible to staff in a virtual environment, addressing deadlines

and preparing foreign filing budgets for clients.

The firm's patent prosecution practice is comprised of accomplished lawyers, technologists

and entrepreneurs who operate in a unique, virtual and IP-centric environment.

Notwithstanding the firm’s decentralized nature, candidates for this position must be

located in or around Pittsburgh, PA or Boston, MA.

Responsibilities (detail, non-exhaustive):

Patent Cooperate Treaty (PCT) Filing: Obtain pertinent information from the

responsible attorney to complete the PCT Filing Request Forms, format the

specification, claims, and abstract for international standards (e.g., A4 paper with

appropriate margins, font size), format patent application documents to complete the

filing (e.g., drawings, sequence listing, filing fees, etc.) and thereafter monitor and

coordinate the response to any formality issues and any official actions.

Entry of National/Regional Phase from PCT: Obtain instructions from the client or

attorney for the entry of the application into designated countries and regions, notify

foreign associates in advance of the filing deadline, and provide copies of all relevant

paperwork from the PCT application to the foreign associate for filing in the respective

patent office.

Direct National/Regional Filings: Obtain instructions for the entry of the application

into designated countries and regions, notify foreign associates in advance of the filing

deadline as instructed by the client, and provide copies of all relevant paperwork from

the applications to the foreign associates for filing in the respective patent office.

Prepare cost estimates using Quantify IP software (formerly Global IP Estimator) or

similar program.

Position Requirements:

5+ years of relevant work experience, preferably at a law firm

Must be well-versed in the laws and guidelines in various foreign countries in order to

interpret correspondence received, understand local filing requirements and meet

deadlines in a timely manner

Must keep current with changes in applicable foreign law and be able to apply them

correctly to existing applications as well as filings made after the change has occurred

Working knowledge of Excel

Working knowledge of Foundation-IP, a plus

Knowledge of U.S. prosecution processes, laws and guidelines, a plus

Associate Degree or Higher

Personal Attributes:

Excellent written and oral expression

High comfort level with work in a “virtual” environment and eagerness to build

relationships

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to demonstrate professional discretion and sound judgment when necessary

Proficiency in managing and resolving issues, including taking ownership of

designated clients or work streams and following-up on open items without specific

instruction to do so

Must work well both independently and as a contributing member of hardworking team

Work effectively under sometimes stressful (time-sensitive) conditions

Strong prioritization skills

Ability to multi-task

Conscientious and strong work ethic

If you are interested in this opportunity and your qualifications meet our requirements, please

send your resume and cover letter to jcouling@gtclawgroup.com. Please note that only those

candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

10/12/2015

LITIGATION PARALEGAL

An in-house Litigation Paralegal job is available in Pittsburgh, PA courtesy of Special

Counsel. If you are an experienced Litigation Paralegal and would like the next step in your

career to be in a corporate environment this could be the job for you. This is a position with

Pittsburgh-based company that offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Litigation Paralegal Job Duties:

Managing litigation files from inception to trial

Preparing legal hold notices

Conducting interviews of custodians

Drafting routine correspondence, pleadings and discovery

Collecting, organizing, reviewing and summarizing records

Assisting with all phases of discovery, including e-discovery

Managing databases of records

Making court filings (including e-filing)

Tracking case schedules and deadlines

Summarizing depositions

Trial, hearing and deposition preparation

Qualifications:

Paralegal certificate, associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree preferred

Experience in litigation and e-discovery

Experience with documents review platforms such as Relativity, Concordance,

Summation, etc.

Strong working knowledge of MS Office

Ability to learn new software

Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Client service attitude

If you are interested in this Litigation Paralegal job in Pittsburgh, PA please submit your

resume in Word format to Pittsburgh@specialcounsel.com. For this and more positions please

visit us at www.specialcounsel.com. You can also keep up with our office and industry

opportunities via Social Media: http://www.facebook.com/SpecialCounsel,

https://plus.google.com/+specialcounsel, http://www.twitter.com/specialcounsel, and

http://www.youtube.com/user/SpecialCounselnc.

10/06/2015

CORPORATE PARALEGAL for Central Pennsylvania corporate office.

“ Our client seeks a business paralegal with 5+ years' in-house legal expertise to support

corporate governance, transactional due diligence, and contract management. This is an

exceptional paralegal role, so you must be exceptional. You'll be confident working with

upper management, self- directed, organized and have the ability to manage commercial

contracts, trademark portfolio with outside Counsel. You will have oversight on compliance

issues and support projects on business initiatives. Key characteristics are diplomacy,

intelligence, problem-solver and ability to work with shifting priorities. BA/BS required,

paralegal certificate required. Please call Joyce Feinstein 215-561-3010 or email:

jfeinstein@abelsonlegalsearch.com

09/21/2015

FEDEX GROUND

Litigation Senior Paralegal

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 the legal department activity reports, as needed. • Prepares draft legal documents,

pleadings and memoranda. Conducts and/or 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: Five (5) years experience required in a law firm or corporate legal

department.

Required Skills: 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 documents and quality-review of work product to ensure all aspects

of work are completed correctly.

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SPECIAL COUNSEL

1. Immigration Paralegal

An Immigration Paralegal job in Pittsburgh, PA is available through Special Counsel. This

position assists and supports the Immigration Department in a premier Pittsburgh law firm. If

you are a paralegal in any practice area and want to make a career change this may be the job

for you. This is a temp to hire opportunity.

The successful candidate must have:

• At least 5 years of experience in a law firm environment

• Superior writing skills

• An interest in Immigration Law

• Attention to detail and good organization skills

• Experience billing time and meeting deadlines

• Bachelor’s or associates degree

• A degree in English or Communications a plus

• Paralegal degree or certificate is preferred

Would you like to know more about this Paralegal job that Special Counsel has available in

Pittsburgh, PA? If so, please submit your resume in Word format to

Pittsburgh@specialcounsel.com. Or, visit our website at www.specialcounsel.com to apply or

consider other available opportunities with us.

2. Contracts Paralegal

Special Counsel’s is looking for a Contracts Paralegal for a temporary assignment that is

estimated to last 3 to 6 months in Monroeville, PA. A background in contracts, specifically in

healthcare, is preferred. Must be organized, detail oriented with good administrative skills.

For immediate consideration please submit your resume in Word format to

Pittsburgh@specialcounsel.com. For this and more positions please visit us at

www.specialcounsel.com.

3. Healthcare Paralegal

Special Counsel is in need of a paralegal to assist with busy healthcare practice. Experience in

medical malpractice and long term care. Successful candidate must have prior experience in

litigation and medical records. Defense side of medical malpractice is a plus. Position will

start out as a temporary and turn into a full time direct hire for the right candidate. Please send

resumes toPittsburgh@specialcounsel.com.

4. Legal Support jobs in Sharon, PA

Our client, a law firm based in downtown Pittsburgh, is seeking a full-time Legal Secretary

and a part-time Paralegal for its satellite office in Sharon, PA. These positions support one

Partner and one Associate who practice in litigation, business and corporate law, bankruptcy

and creditor's rights.

If you have at least 3 years of experience in a law firm environment, preferably in litigation,

this could be the job for you. Please submit your resume in Work format to

Pittsburgh@SpecialCounsel.com. For other job postings please visit our web site at

www.specialcounsel.com.