Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

We are seeking an exceptionally experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal with 15+ years of complex litigation experience to join our client's growing legal team. This role requires a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment and possesses extensive experience supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation in both state and federal courts.

The ideal candidate will have significant hands-on experience with eDiscovery, document management, docketing, court filings, trial preparation, and litigation support , particularly within New York courts and federal jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of litigation from case inception through trial and appeal.
• Perform and oversee complex eDiscovery projects, including document collection, review, production, and organization.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain case files, pleadings, exhibits, and litigation databases.
• Create and manage Bates stamping and document production sets.
• Prepare and file legal documents through NYSCEF , PACER , and various eCourts platforms.
• Handle all aspects of electronic filing (e-filing) in state and federal courts.
• Prepare comprehensive Tables of Authorities (TOAs) and Tables of Contents (TOCs) for motions, briefs, and appellate filings.
• Conduct court and docket research utilizing PACER, state court systems, and litigation support tools.
• Maintain and manage a high-volume litigation docket , including calendaring critical deadlines, court appearances, motion schedules, discovery deadlines, and trial dates.
• Coordinate with attorneys, clients, court personnel, vendors, and outside counsel.
• Assist with deposition preparation, witness files, exhibit management, and trial logistics.
• Ensure compliance with court rules, filing requirements, and procedural deadlines.

Qualifications Required

• Minimum 15 years of litigation paralegal experience .
• Extensive experience supporting complex commercial, civil, or general litigation matters.
• Advanced knowledge of:
• Bates Stamping
• eDiscovery Processes
• Electronic Filing (e-Filing)
• NYSCEF
• PACER
• eCourts
• Tables of Authorities (TOAs)
• Tables of Contents (TOCs)
• Significant experience managing heavy litigation docketing and calendaring .
• Strong understanding of New York State and Federal court procedures.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and project management skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to meet critical deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and litigation support software.

Preferred

• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program.
• Experience supporting trial teams in high-stakes litigation matters.
• Familiarity with document review and litigation management platforms.