Litigation Paralegal

Title : Commercial & Civil Litigation Paralegal Location : Garden City, Long Island Compensation : 70,000 - 110,000 + Bonus Overview Our law firm client in Garden City, Long Island is seeking an experienced Commercial/Civil Litigation Paralegal. This role supports attorneys handling complex commercial and civil litigation matters and requires a strong command of litigation procedures, discovery practice, and trial preparation. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing high-volume matters in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Key Responsibilities Provide comprehensive litigation support to attorneys from case inception through trial and post-judgment enforcement; Draft, review, and finalize legal documents including pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, memoranda, and enforcement filings; Assist with all phases of discovery, including document review, production, and preparation of privilege logs; Prepare and file court documents in State and Federal courts (NYSCEF and PACER), ensuring compliance with court rules and individual judge practices; Conduct legal and factual research using Westlaw, Lexis, and other tools; Assist attorneys with depositions, hearings, arbitrations, and mediations, including preparation of exhibits and witness materials; Lead trial preparation efforts, including exhibit management, trial binders, deposition designations, and coordination of trial logistics; Maintain case calendars, track deadlines, and ensure timely filings and deliverables; Organize and maintain complex case files, including large-scale document productions and correspondence; and Liaise with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and third-party vendors. Qualifications Bachelor's degree or ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate preferred; Minimum of 3 years of litigation experience, with significant exposure to discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation in State and Federal courts; Hands-on experience with e-discovery tools and document review platforms; Proficiency with NYSCEF, PACER, and litigation support technology; Strong working knowledge of court rules, procedures, and litigation workflows; Familiarity with document management systems (e.g., iManage or similar); and Experience using Westlaw and Lexis for legal research. Skills and Competencies Knowledge and experience with e-Discovery platforms (such as, Relativity and Everlaw), collection of ESI, E-Discovery database management, and communicating with vendors is a plus but not required. Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills; Ability to manage multiple complex cases and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment; Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Proactive, self-motivated, and able to anticipate attorney needs; Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within litigation teams; and high level of professionalism and discretion in handling confidential matters. Practice Areas Commercial Litigation; Foreclosures; Bankruptcy; Landlord/Tenant; Judgment Enforcement; UCC Filings; and Receiverships. Desired Skills and Experience e-discovery training, database creation, data and document intake, search term development, culling, document review, indexing, tagging, coding, and document searching. #J-18808-Ljbffr Henderson Scott US