Senior Trial Paralegal

We are looking for an experienced Senior Trial Paralegal to support complex litigation matters in New York, New York. This position plays a central role in organizing case materials, coordinating discovery activities, preparing for depositions and trial, and helping attorneys manage demanding court schedules. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on trial experience, excellent document management skills, and the ability to keep multiple workstreams moving accurately and efficiently.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee matter intake and file set-up, gather initial case materials, and build clear factual chronologies to support litigation strategy.
• Maintain complete and well-organized case records across electronic and physical files, ensuring pleadings, correspondence, discovery, and internal work product are readily accessible.
• Develop and regularly update key case tools such as timelines, issue matrices, witness trackers, and exhibit inventories.
• Perform factual investigations through public sources, database searches, and records review to help attorneys assemble accurate case information.
• Assist in preparing and refining fact-based sections of litigation documents, including summaries, background materials, and chronologies.
• Coordinate document collection from clients and outside parties, monitor custodians and source data, and support efficient e-discovery workflows.
• Track productions and discovery logs, help organize requests and responses, and ensure materials are processed, indexed, and distributed properly.
• Prepare deposition materials, organize exhibits, manage scheduling and vendor arrangements, and provide on-site or remote support during proceedings.
• Support trial readiness by assembling binders, demonstratives, and trial notebooks, coordinating courtroom logistics and presentation technology, and assisting the team during hearings and trial.
• Help close out matters after trial by organizing transcripts, exhibits, and records, and compiling materials needed for post-trial submissions or appeals.
• At least 5 years of litigation paralegal experience, including substantial hands-on trial support work.
• Proven background supporting commercial litigation and civil litigation matters through all phases of a case.
• Strong working knowledge of New York state and federal court procedures, filing requirements, and litigation practices.
• Demonstrated ability to manage discovery materials, document reviews, production tracking, and related case records with precision.
• Experience preparing for depositions and trials, including exhibit management, witness materials, and courtroom coordination.
• Proficiency with e-discovery platforms and litigation support tools used for organizing, reviewing, and tracking case documents.
• Excellent organizational, proofreading, and communication skills, with the ability to handle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.