Job Description

Paralegal – Pitzer Snodgrass

Pitzer Snodgrass is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our team. In this role, you will provide essential legal support to our attorneys, assisting with case preparation, document drafting, legal research, and trial preparation . The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of the U.S. legal system and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment .

Key Responsibilities

• Support attorneys throughout the litigation process , with a primary focus on discovery and trial preparation.
• Request, review, analyze, and summarize medical, financial, employment, education, environmental, social security, workers' compensation, and other case-related records .
• Prepare indices of depositions, pleadings, and other legal documents .
• Locate witnesses, take witness statements, and interact with expert witnesses.
• Schedule depositions and prepare affidavits and subpoenas .
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw, Lexis, and other resources .
• Organize and label documents for review, including redaction of sensitive information .
• Utilize software to create exhibits such as graphs, timelines, and charts .
• Serve as a liaison to courthouses, making phone calls and visits as needed.
• Prepare trial notebooks and assist attorneys throughout the trial process .

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency in legal terminology and case management .
• Experience with e-filing court documents in state and federal courts (e.g., CaseNet and PACER ).
• Knowledge of requesting crash reports and obtaining records through CIOX .
• Familiarity with civil litigation procedures , including interrogatories and discovery .
• Experience working in a courthouse setting (e.g., requesting court files and documents).
• Strong file management, organization, and document handling skills.
• High level of initiative, problem-solving ability, and communication skills .

Education & Experience

• B.S./B.A. in Legal Studies or a B.S./B.A. with a paralegal certificate (or equivalent experience).
• Litigation and trial preparation experience is a plus.

Why You’ll Love Working at Pitzer Snodgrass

At Pitzer Snodgrass, we offer a friendly and professional work environment with standard office hours of 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday . We provide:

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Generous PTO
• 401(k) with company match
• 24/7 access to a conveniently located downtown parking garage
• Flexible hybrid work options

If you're a motivated paralegal looking for an engaging and rewarding career, we encourage you to apply!

EEO Statement

Pitzer Snodgrass is committed to the principles of equal employment. We comply with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), sexual stereotyping, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), association with anyone who is a member of a protected class, AIDS/HIV status, veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. The Company is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

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