Paralegal - Litigation

ABOUT OUR FIRM

Tucker Arensberg, P.C., is a mid-sized, full-service law firm that has been ranked among the Best Law Firms in the country, according to the Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" 2026 rankings. With attorneys and affiliates in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, and Beaver, Pennsylvania, New York City, Cleveland, Ohio, Charleston, West Virginia, and the San Francisco Bay area*, the firm has served the needs of businesses and individuals since 1900. In every engagement we undertake, we are driven as advocates, counselors, and partners to help our clients through whatever legal issues they may face. We are ranked as the 10th largest law firm in Pittsburgh according to the 2025-2026 Pittsburgh Business Times Book of Lists.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a Paralegal to join the Business Litigation practice group in our Harrisburg office. The associate will work closely with shareholders and Paralegals in Family Law and General Law practice areas on the full spectrum of clients. Some of the key anticipated responsibilities are listed below:

• Assignments as directed by attorneys within the Firm involving the drafting of legal documents, the filing of documents within both the state's filing system and the federal and PACER (CM/ECF) system.
• Managing multiple assignments and deadlines on a daily/weekly/long-term basis.
• Handle direct client contact and relationship management.
• Direct interaction with the Court, and, at times, opposing counsel and other third parties.
• Draft, review and oversee the execution of correspondence, research, reports, and email communication.
• Coordinate the scheduling of hearings and other matters, as well as the maintenance of group and attorney calendars.
• Work with Chief Compliance Officer on data security, privacy, policy making, and client-facing audits.

Please note that we champion the development of all roles. This job description is not designed to contain comprehensive listing of all responsibilities, as they may change to meet the ongoing needs of clients and the firm.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school or equivalent

• Two (2) or more years of experience as a Paralegal or related experience

• Experience using PACER to search dockets, party information, and download pleadings.

• Experience with state filings and familiarity with various county and prothonotary websites.

• Excellent communication skills

• Solid writing and editing skills with a focus on developing thoughtful and persuasive messaging

• Ability to work in and adapt to a fast-paced work environment

• Strong organizational, time management, and project management mindset

• Experience with Lackner, and Pro Series a plus.

• Experience with Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, Word, and other software

• Driven self-starter with a proactive approach to supporting counsel

• Commitment to professionalism, cooperation, and teamwork

BENEFICIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with iManage document management system
• Experience filing court documents, electronically preferred
• Experience with ECF for federal court filings a plus
• Paralegal certificate
• Active Notary license

WHAT TUCKER ARENSBERG WILL DO FOR YOU

Tucker Arensberg continually strives to develop its talent internally. The firm fosters the growth of its team and encourages ongoing professional development opportunities.

In addition to a rewarding career and competitive compensation and bonus opportunities, Tucker will provide access to company benefit plans including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for individual and family
• Company paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability plans
• Flexible Spending Account
• Profit Sharing 401k Plan
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Lateral Attorney Referral Program
• Tuition Assistance

Tucker Arensberg, P.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Tucker Arensberg, P.C., is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic predisposition, or carrier status, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable, federal, state, and local law.