Business Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search, a Hispanic Women Owned & Operated National Recruiting Firm stands at the forefront of innovation and excellence. Led by a visionary team with a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, our firm is dedicated to identifying and attracting top talent across the nation. With a unique blend of cultural insight and professional expertise, we pride ourselves on creating an environment that fosters success for both employers and candidates.

BUSINESS LITIGATION PARALEGAL Location: New York, NY Compensation: $90,000 – $120,000 annually Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Overview: Our client is seeking an experienced Business Litigation Paralegal to join its New York office. This role provides full-cycle paralegal support to a practice group leader and works directly with licensed attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, including preparation and trial. The position is supervised by the Senior Manager of Practice Support Services.

Work Arrangement

• Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

• Review and draft discovery requests, responses, subpoenas, notices, and other court pleadings and documents.
• Summarize and highlight key portions of deposition, hearing, and trial transcripts, as well as medical records.
• Identify, collect, and organize factual evidence, including deposition and witness outlines and trial exhibits.
• Create organizational systems, including preparation of annotated binders, for case documents.
• Conduct document reviews and prepare document productions.
• Maintain familiarity with court filing procedures, local rules, and individual practices of assigned judges.

Requirements & Preferences

• Education: Associate's Degree or Paralegal Certification required; Bachelor's Degree preferred. Equivalent litigation experience will be considered.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of litigation experience required; candidates with more than the minimum are strongly preferred.
• Business litigation experience is required.
• Trial experience is preferred.
• E-discovery experience is a significant plus.
• Document management/review experience is a significant plus.
• Experience completing electronic filings with various entities is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) required.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to balance multiple projects, and excellent time management skills.
• Must demonstrate professionalism and strong interpersonal skills; ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

  FIRM CULTURE & BENEFITS : Driven by its core values of integrity, innovation, and diversity. The firm fosters a welcoming, fast-paced, and inclusive environment with a strong emphasis on work-life balance, employee well-being, and flexibility.

  Time Off

  • Approximately 30 days of PTO per year.
  • 12 to 14 firm holidays per year.
  • Strong firm culture of supporting time off and work-life balance.

  Benefits Package

  • Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance & AD&D Policies
  • Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 401(k) Profit Sharing Plans
  • Parking/Transportation Stipend
  • Section 125 Plan (pre-tax premiums and medical reimbursement)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employee Wellness Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • College Savings Plan Deductions (529 Plans)
  • Long Term Care