Job Description

Segal McCambridge, a nationally recognized litigation firm, is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support its Pennsylvania practice. This position offers flexibility to work out of our Pittsburgh or Philadelphia offices .

This is an excellent opportunity for a paralegal who wants hands-on involvement in sophisticated litigation matters, meaningful responsibility, and direct collaboration with experienced trial attorneys—while maintaining work-life flexibility. Paralegals at Segal McCambridge play a vital role in active case management and are trusted partners on complex matters from inception through resolution or trial.

Practice Areas

• Asbestos / Toxic Tort Defense 

• Products Liability Defense 

• General Liability & Insurance Defense, including: Premises Liability, Transportation & Trucking and other complex liability matters

Why Join Segal McCambridge?

• Meaningful responsibility – support attorneys with cases from inception through resolution or trial 

• Direct attorney collaboration – work closely with seasoned trial attorneys 

• Sophisticated matters – assist with national clients, including Fortune 500 companies 

• Career growth – opportunity to grow within a collaborative, national litigation firm 

• Flexible work environment – hybrid from either of our Pennsylvania offices

Key Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with day-to-day case management and litigation support 

• Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and discovery responses 

• Coordinate and manage document production, including e-discovery 

• Conduct factual and legal research under attorney supervision 

• Assist with deposition and trial preparation, including exhibits and witness files 

• Track deadlines and maintain litigation calendars to ensure compliance with court rules 

• Prepare client and insurance carrier reports and correspondence 

• Support attorneys during mediations, arbitrations, and hearings 

• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and vendors

What We’re Looking For

• Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience preferred 

• 1+ year of experience supporting civil defense litigation, including: Drafting and managing pleadings and discovery; Document review and production; Litigation calendaring and deadline management 

• Strong writing, organizational, and analytical skills 

• Ability to manage multiple cases and competing deadlines efficiently 

• Professional and confident communication skills 

• Proactive mindset with attention to detail and follow-through 

• Experience with asbestos, toxic tort, products liability, or insurance defense is a plus 

• Familiarity with mediations and arbitrations is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience 

• Comprehensive benefits package, including: 401(k) with employer match; Health, dental, and vision insurance; Health savings account & flexible spending account; Paid time off and parental leave; Life insurance; Professional development assistance; Employee assistance and referral programs

About Segal McCambridge

Founded in 1986, Segal McCambridge has grown from a four-lawyer Chicago firm into a national litigation powerhouse with offices across the country, including Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. For nearly four decades, Segal McCambridge has been trusted by corporations, insurers, and individuals to defend complex, high-stakes litigation nationwide.

Our attorneys and legal professionals are known for their trial skills, strategic thinking, and collaborative culture. We defend clients in a wide range of matters, including asbestos, product liability, class actions, construction, environmental, transportation, insurance coverage, life sciences, and more.

If you’re looking to take the next step in your litigation support career—while enjoying flexibility, responsibility, and challenging work—we encourage you to submit your resume and join Segal McCambridge’s Pennsylvania team.

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