We are looking for a litigation paralegal to support attorneys across the full lifecycle of civil matters in New York, New York. This role requires someone who can keep complex cases organized, prepare precise legal documents, and coordinate effectively with clients, courts, and outside parties. The ideal candidate brings solid litigation experience, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.
Responsibilities:
- Support attorneys from initial case review through discovery, motion practice, mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation.
- Draft, revise, and organize litigation materials such as pleadings, discovery documents, notices, correspondence, and document productions.
- Monitor deadlines, maintain case calendars, and track assignments to help ensure each matter progresses efficiently and on schedule.
- Obtain and review records from clients, agencies, and other institutions, then organize the information for case development and attorney use.
- Manage electronic files, document databases, and other case materials with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
- Communicate with clients, experts, opposing counsel, and court personnel to coordinate information, meetings, and case-related follow-up.
- Conduct legal research using online resources to locate relevant statutes, regulations, and case law.
- Prepare exhibits, summaries, timelines, presentations, and other supporting materials for depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trial.
- File court documents electronically in state and federal courts and assist with additional litigation support tasks as needed.
- Bachelor’s degree or comparable experience in a legal support setting.
- At least 3 years of experience in litigation paralegal work within civil litigation, personal injury, or insurance defense matters.
- Working knowledge of discovery procedures, court filings, document preparation, and overall case management practices.
- Experience with electronic filing in state courts; familiarity with federal court filing procedures is preferred.
- Comfortable using e-discovery tools, document management platforms, case management software, and legal research databases.
- Strong command of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with a range of legal and client contacts.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple active matters effectively.
- Experience with NYSEF and PACER (preferred)