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Duquesne Light Company · 10 hours ago

Paralegal Associate III

positionPittsburgh, PA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid Level
date3+ years exp

Duquesne Light Company, headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh, is a leader in providing electric energy. They are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal to manage the full litigation lifecycle, requiring advanced knowledge of Pennsylvania civil procedure and the ability to work independently.

Electrical DistributionEnergyEnergy Efficiency
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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Review incoming claims files to assess eligibility for litigation and identify disqualifying factors
Conduct preliminary legal research and summarize findings for attorneys and claims teams
Draft and send legal demand letters to initiate final recovery efforts
Handle inbound communications and negotiate payment arrangements when applicable
Prepare case documentation and coordinate complaint drafting and filing
Manage service of process across jurisdictions and monitor service status
Track statutory response periods and follow up with appropriate legal notices
Maintain litigation calendars and ensure timely follow-through on procedural steps
Monitor default judgment status and report outcomes to internal stakeholders
Initiate enforcement actions, including license suspension filings and disclosure tracking
Prepare and submit required disclosures
Track hearing dates and assist with pre-hearing preparation
Liaise with claims specialists, outside counsel, and law enforcement agencies
Support litigation counsel with case summaries and procedural updates
Perform other administrative duties as may be required (expense reporting, organize case files, manage meeting logistics, etc.)
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Storm role duties as assigned

Qualification

Pennsylvania civil procedureLitigation case managementE-filing systemsLegal research toolsDrafting skillsAnalytical skillsDeadline-driven mindsetMediation skillsTrial preparationOrganizational skillsWritten communicationVerbal communicationInterpersonal skillsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's Degree in related field with emphasis in legal studies, or
Paralegal certification with at least four years related experience working as litigation paralegal at a law firm or in-house legal department
3+ years of relevant experience required
Advanced knowledge of Pennsylvania civil procedure and local court rules
Familiarity with Allegheny and Beaver County filing procedures
Proficient in e-filing systems and legal research tools
Strong drafting, analytical, and organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
High attention to detail and deadline-driven mindset
Ability to manage multiple cases with minimal supervision
Ability to professionally interact with employees and external stakeholders
Skilled in mediation and trial preparation

Company

Duquesne Light Company

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Duquesne Light Company Provides energy services to southwestern Pennsylvania.
dateFounded in 1880
location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://www.duquesnelight.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2004-06-14IPO

Leadership Team

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Mark E. Kaplan CPA
Senior Vice President Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
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Matthew Ankrum
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
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