Paralegal

Eckert Seamans is a national, full-service AmLaw 200 firm with a strong reputation and history of success that spans more than 65 years. Our firm has more than 300 lawyers across a network of over 10 offices. We are currently seeking a **Paralegal for our Pittsburgh, PA office.** This role is to assist in managing toxic tort databases with high-volume data entry, record creation and tracking of claims for a large client with a high volume of toxic tort cases nationally. Day-to-day functions will include intake and review of complaints, coding claims, processing settlements, reviewing claims to ensure a complete file exists for all claims, communicating with local defense counsel and plaintiffs’ counsel, tracking billings to insurance carriers and preparing responses to client, external and insurer audit requests for claims, among other functions. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and willing to work collaboratively with a team of other paralegals, attorneys and assistants. **Experience:** - High school degree or equivalent required - College degree or Paralegal Certification from an ABA accredited program preferred, or a combination of education and/or experience - Minimum two years of substantive experience as a paralegal/legal assistant in a law firm setting **Software Proficiency Required:** - Adobe Acrobat - Microsoft Word - Microsoft Excel **Software Proficiency Preferred:** - Lotus Notes - ClearSight - OneDrive - ShareFile **Benefits:** - Generous PTO and holiday schedule - Medical/Vision/Dental insurance - Hybrid work schedule - Commuter Benefits - Paid parental leave - 401k plan Eckert Seamans is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability or any protected military or veteran status. **Eckert Seamans will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters unless specifically requested and approved by an HR/Recruiting representative for this position. Prior approval is required even if the agency or recruiter has an agreement in place with Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC. An external agency or recruiter will not be compensated in any way for the submission of a candidate for this position if prior approval is not obtained.**