GRB Law is seeking a highly-motivated, experienced paralegal to support the Municipal Creditors' Rights practice group in the Philadelphia or Pittsburgh office. Our ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, be extremely detail-oriented, and be willing to learn in a fast-paced environment.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities include:
· Prepare legal proceedings and responses.
· Maintain a calendar for scheduling items of importance and required follow-up.
· Prepare directions for service of legal documents upon Defendants.
· Work efficiently in conjunction with Clients, Courts and Local Government offices.
· Prepare and mail large quantities of legal pleadings and correspondence.
· E-file documentation with the Department of Court Records.
· Review legal dockets on the Department of Court Records website, Pacer and Lexis Nexis research.
· Database entry, including account review maintenance and updates.
· Analysis of large amounts of data to produce internal and external reports.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
· Knowledge of Pennsylvania Municipal Claims and Tax Liens Law, Mortgage Foreclosure, Allegheny County Sheriff's Sale and other collection experience a plus.
· Create and review legal documents accurately and efficiently.
· Organize and file paper copies of legal documents.
· Ability to multitask and prioritize.
· Update and utilize multiple tracking charts simultaneously.
· Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with all levels of personnel.
· Ability to adapt to changing priorities and remain flexible to meet the needs of the practice group.
· Understand and follow specific, detailed instructions.
· Work well in a team and assist others, but also be able to work independently.
· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Pacer and Lexis Nexis.
· Paralegal Certificate or Bachelor's degree preferred.
GRB Law offers a competitive salary based on experience and an excellent benefit package. Please forward resume and salary requirements to
careers@grblaw.com.