Paralegal

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1,250 attorneys in 44 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus and a Women in the Law Forum Gold Standard Law Firm.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation.  If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Paralegal position in our Philadelphia Office.

This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.

The Position

This is an excellent opportunity for legal professionals seeking to expand their careers who are interested in gaining fast-paced professional experience with a national law firm. This position does not require billable hours. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Initiate file opening and investigation of newly received claims and lawsuits.
• Communications with client legal and operations teams to investigate incidents and obtain documentation to assist in defense of claim.
• Review status updates, spot issues, and assist in developing strategy to move litigation forward.
• Perform e-mail searches to identify documents responsive to discovery requests.
• Determine and coordinate corporate representative depositions.
• Review and monitor status of litigation files.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, Paralegal certificate preferred
• 3+ years’ experience as a litigation paralegal or insurance claims handler in a fast paced, high volume, team oriented environment
• Insurance defense or personal injury experience is a plus
• Experience with pretrial discovery, hearings, arbitration and trial preparations
• Must be able to prioritize tasks for multiple stakeholders, including attorneys and clients
• Must be able to multitask and successfully manage a variety of demands daily
• Must have experience with litigation strategy from pre-suit claims handling through trial.
• Analytical thinking, decision making, and multitasking skills are critical
• Clear and effective communication skills both orally and written
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Office Suite and document management systems.
• Must be able to work independently and be proactive

Why Should You Apply? 

• Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
• Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits

Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at talentacquisition@wilsonelser.com.

We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm's policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.