Litigation Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal Location: New York, NY Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt Compensation: $100,000-$125,000 About the Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join a highly regarded law firm in New York. This individual will support attorneys throughout all phases of the litigation process, including pre-trial, trial, settlement, and appeals. The ideal candidate will have hands-on litigation experience, excellent document management skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Assist attorneys with all aspects of trial preparation, including managing documents and exhibits and providing real-time courtroom support as needed. Draft correspondence, routine pleadings and motions, disclosure requests and responses, and other litigation-related documents. Create and edit Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities. Gather, organize, summarize, and index documents and case chronologies. Proofread litigation documents and cite-check draft briefs. Prepare and maintain hard-copy and electronic materials for depositions, trials, and hearings, including pagination. Liaise directly with clients and third parties, including eDiscovery vendors, regarding document collection and management. Establish and maintain electronic and hard-copy case files. Conduct business and legal research involving statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources. Track cases in the media and provide updates to the team when needed. Maintain key documents within NetDocuments, OneDrive, and hard-copy files. Utilize trial technology, including TrialDirector, as needed. Communicate with courts regarding hearing transcripts and coordinate with court-reporting vendors. Assist with file management, occasional conflict checks, and document translation through external providers as needed. Qualifications Associate's degree required. Paralegal certificate required. Minimum of 2 years of experience, with at least one year on a litigation team preferred. Document management experience is essential. Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and internet applications. Experience with eDiscovery platforms such as Relativity and AI platforms used within law firms. Understanding of legal terminology, research methods, court pleadings, and court processes. What We're Looking For Strong administrative and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys, colleagues, clients, and outside parties. Proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently. Ability to identify problems, gather relevant information, and evaluate potential solutions. Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure. Adaptability and flexibility, including willingness to work overtime on short notice or weekends when