Commercial Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $65,000 - $85,000

Commercial Litigation Paralegal

Our legal team is committed to providing each client with quality counsel, innovative solutions, and personalized service. Founded in 2000, the firm offers the legal expertise of its 120+ attorneys, who have accumulated experience and problem-solving skills over decades of practice.

We are a prominent mid-size law firm with a high-volume practice looking to expand our talented team by adding a Commercial Litigation Paralegal to our Litigation Department.

Successful Candidate

The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of commercial litigation paralegal experience and will be comfortable managing a busy caseload in a fast-paced environment. The candidate should be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently while supporting multiple attorneys through all phases of litigation.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with all aspects of commercial litigation matters from inception through trial and post-judgment proceedings.
• Draft, prepare, and manage legal documents, including pleadings, discovery demands and responses, subpoenas, motions, stipulations, notices, requests for judicial intervention, and other litigation filings.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain case files, exhibits, deposition materials, and trial binders.
• Manage document productions, including electronic document review, organization, and OCR processing.
• File court documents electronically in New York State and Federal Courts through NYSCEF and ECF.
• Track court appearances, litigation deadlines, discovery schedules, and case calendars.
• Coordinate with clients, experts, vendors, courts, and opposing counsel as necessary.
• Conduct legal and factual research and assist attorneys with trial preparation.
• Prepare attorney billing entries, review pre-bills, and assist with monthly billing processes to ensure timely and accurate client invoicing.
• Maintain accurate timekeeping records and assist attorneys with tracking billable time and matter management.
• Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys as needed.
• Assist with special projects and perform other ad hoc assignments as directed by attorneys and department management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of commercial litigation paralegal experience.
• Experience supporting attorneys in complex commercial litigation matters.
• Strong knowledge of New York State and Federal Court procedures.
• Experience with attorney billing, time entry, and pre-bill review preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Westlaw, and timekeeping software.
• Exceptional organizational and case management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Paralegal certificate preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

• Excellent client service and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a deadline-driven environment.
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, resourceful, and capable of anticipating attorney and client needs.
• Strong sense of accountability with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Salary: $65,000 - $85,000

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Life Insurance, and other firm-sponsored benefits.

Location: Lake Success, NY