Paralegal

Pay: $65,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Hybrid paralegal + legal ops role with real ownership (not just document processing)
• Billable work (estimated 500–800 hours annually) so your contributions directly impact case strategy and firm results
• Exposure to sophisticated, multi-jurisdictional litigation with a high-performing team
• Variety: substantive paralegal tasks plus high-level admin support that keeps cases moving smoothly
• Strong benefits package, paid parental leave, and generous PTO/paid holidays
• Stable, growing office with long-term opportunity

Location: Full-time, in-office role in Yardley, PA (benefit eligible).

Note: Must have 2+ years of law firm or litigation experience and strong court filing/e-filing proficiency.

About Us

Were a boutique insurance coverage and defense law firm with a national footprint and a client-first reputation. Our team supports complex matters across multiple jurisdictions, and we value people who are detail-driven, organized, and proactive about helping attorneys deliver excellent client service. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Draft pleadings, discovery requests/responses, reports, and client correspondence
• Perform legal research and summarize findings clearly for attorneys
• Prepare exhibits, chronologies, document summaries, and hearing/trial prep materials
• E-file in state and federal courts; coordinate with courts on filings and scheduling
• Organize and maintain electronic case files to firm/client guidelines
• Track deadlines, manage calendars/dockets, and help ensure nothing slips
• Support client reporting requirements and litigation document organization
• Reconcile attorney expenses and coordinate with accounting for proper billing
• Occasionally assist with travel/logistics and other high-level administrative support

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelors degree required
• 2+ years of experience in a law firm or litigation environment
• Strong understanding of court procedures and e-filing systems (state + federal)
• Excellent writing, proofreading, and organizational skills
• Able to handle substantive work independently and manage multiple deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Preferred: paralegal certificate
• Preferred: insurance coverage and or insurance defense litigation experience

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Youll be trusted with meaningful, substantive work and real responsibility
• Clear expectations, strong team support, and a get it done right culture
• High-impact role in a growing office where your organization and initiative matter

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-haves: 2+ yrs law firm or litigation exp, Bach or associates degree

• Nice to haves: paralegal cert, exp in insurance cov’g or defense litigation

• Additional context: Relocation- [no]. Packages - [no]

Submissions Name / Bethany: bjones@fieldshowell.com. (When submitting, include why seeking new opportunity. If they don’t include in screener question, don’t worry about it.)

Quick Recruiter Reference (Internal Summary)

In-office Paralegal role in Yardley, PA supporting insurance coverage and defense litigation with a blended mix of substantive billable paralegal work (500–800 hours/year) and high-level legal administrative support. Needs 3+ years in a law firm/litigation environment plus strong state/federal e-filing and deadline management. Preferred insurance defense/coverage exposure, strong writing, and someone who can operate independently while keeping attorneys organized.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Paralegal – Fields Howell LLP - JPC 693 - Source

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• Client job title: Paralegal

• Location: Yardley, PA

• On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site

• Experience: 3

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Litigation Paralegal, Insurance Defense Paralegal, Insurance Coverage Paralegal, Defense Litigation Paralegal, Civil Litigation Paralegal, Coverage Paralegal, Trial Prep Paralegal, Court Filings Paralegal, Docketing/Calendaring, E-Filing (state/federal), Case Management, Discovery, Pleadings, Chronologies, Exhibits, Client Reporting, Legal Operations, Legal Administrative Support

• # of hires needed: 1

• Open or not to recruiters on TE: NO

• Job posting strategy (bottom of package details): Yardley, low pop, no very populated surrounding towns.