Litigation Paralegal

Pay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a sophisticated litigation team handling a diverse mix of personal injury, civil, commercial, and employment matters.
• Gain exposure to cases across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut state and federal courts.
• Take meaningful ownership of discovery, filings, case organization, trial preparation, and attorney support.
• Work directly with attorneys, clients, experts, medical providers, witnesses, and other key parties throughout the litigation process.
• Build your litigation expertise in a fast-paced environment with discretionary bonus and merit-based growth opportunities.

Location: New York, NY — an in-office opportunity designed for close collaboration with attorneys and the litigation team.

Note: We are seeking candidates with 3+ years of litigation paralegal or legal assistant experience supporting complex matters. Hands-on experience with litigation documents, discovery, court filings, and case management is important for success in this role.

About Us

We are a sophisticated, full-service law firm committed to delivering responsive, practical, and high-quality legal counsel. Our collaborative team handles complex matters across multiple practice areas and jurisdictions while creating an environment where experienced legal professionals can take ownership and make a meaningful contribution. Confidential Employer

Job Description

• Draft, review, proofread, and edit briefs, motions, discovery requests, subpoenas, and other litigation documents under attorney supervision.
• Organize and maintain case files, discovery materials, evidence, and critical deadlines.
• Obtain, review, organize, and summarize medical records, bills, and other case-related documentation.
• Coordinate with clients, medical providers, insurance companies, witnesses, experts, and other parties.
• Handle electronic court filings in state and federal courts using E-Courts, PACER, and related systems.
• Support attorneys with discovery, trial preparation, client communications, and overall case strategy.
• Prepare settlement packages, trial binders, exhibits, and materials for hearings and trials.
• Track billable time accurately and assist with invoicing when needed.
• Manage multiple cases and priorities while maintaining strong follow-up and responsiveness.
• Provide additional litigation support and work occasional overtime when deadlines or court requirements demand it.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation paralegal or legal assistant experience.
• Experience supporting complex litigation matters and managing case-related deadlines.
• Familiarity with discovery, legal document preparation, and state or federal court filings.
• Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook skills.
• Excellent organization, time management, proofreading, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities accurately in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Professional, responsive, and detail-oriented approach to attorneys and clients.
• Bachelor's degree, paralegal certification, or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Experience with legal document management, billing, or practice management systems is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will be an integral part of a busy litigation practice where your work directly contributes to moving cases forward. This role provides exposure to multiple types of litigation and jurisdictions while giving experienced paralegals meaningful responsibility throughout the lifecycle of a case. Strong performance is recognized through professional growth opportunities, discretionary year-end bonuses, and merit-based increases.

JPC-2051

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: 3+ yrs litigation paralegal/legal assistant exp, litigation document/discovery experience

• Required Years as Associate: 3+

Submission Email / Name: Servete (copy Karina) - [email protected]; [email protected]

Quick Recruiter Reference

NYC litigation paralegal supporting personal injury, civil, commercial, and employment cases across NY, NJ, and CT. Target 3+ years litigation paralegal/legal assistant experience with discovery, drafting, e-filing, and case management. Strong organization, responsiveness, and deadline management are key.

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• Client job title: Litigation Paralegal

• Location: New York, NY

• On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site

• Experience: 3

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Litigation Paralegal, Senior Litigation Paralegal, Litigation Legal Assistant, Trial Paralegal, Civil Litigation Paralegal, Commercial Litigation Paralegal, Personal Injury Paralegal

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