Litigation Paralegal (Products Liability) Location: Philadelphia Barnes & Thornburg is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join our Litigation Department in the Philadelphia office. Responsibilities: • Provide support to attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, hearings, and trial. • Prepare, organize, and file documents with federal and state courts, including through PACER/ECF and applicable Pennsylvania e-filing systems. • Conduct legal research and assist with drafting pleadings, correspondence, and discovery responses. • Finalize legal briefs, including checking citations and preparing exhibits. • Manage case files, calendars, and deadlines to ensure timely and accurate case progression. • Coordinate large-scale document productions and maintain databases or spreadsheets to track evidence and case materials. • Assist with trial preparation, including witness binders, exhibits, and logistics. • Communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, and external parties. • Other duties as assigned. Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal Certificate required • 5+ years of litigation experience • Working knowledge of filing procedures and court rules • Familiarity with matter management systems, AI tools (e.g., Harvey), and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word • Strong research, drafting, and document management skills • Excellent communication, organization, and time management abilities • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to shifting priorities • Meticulous attention to detail and ability to work both independently and collaboratively • Trial experience and mass tort/MDL experience preferred We will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters for this position. Recruiters and agencies will not be compensated for assisting Barnes & Thornburg LLP in recruiting for this position, regardless of whether such party has a recruiting contract with us. Equal Employment and Opportunity Statement: Barnes & Thornburg is committed to equal employment opportunity in both principle and as a matter of policy. We will recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate and provide benefits to all applicants and employees without regard to ancestry, sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, religion, religious creed, mental and/or physical disability, medical condition, military and/or veteran’s status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all recruiting, hiring, promotions, upgrades, layoffs, compensation, benefits, terminations and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The firm complies fully with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws.