Commercial Litigation Paralegal for Growing Firm in Midtown

About the role

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to play a critical role supporting attorneys through all phases of complex litigation, including commercial and intellectual property cases in a highly regarded New York City litigation practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex cases through all phases of litigation, including case organization, tracking deadlines, and maintaining files
• Assist attorneys with day-to-day case management across multiple matters
• Prepare, proofread, and cite-check pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery documents
• File and serve legal documents in Federal courts (ECF), ensuring compliance with all procedural requirements
• Maintain case calendars, including deadlines, hearings, depositions, and filings
• Support and manage e-discovery processes, including document collection, review, and production
• Assist with deposition and trial preparation, including exhibit organization and logistics
• Conduct factual research and assist with investigations as needed
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff to ensure timely and accurate work product

Requirements

• 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience supporting complex, high-volume matters
• Experience in defense-side complex litigation strongly preferred
• Paralegal certificate required
• Demonstrated experience with:
  • E-discovery platforms and workflows
  • Federal court filings (ECF)
  • Managing cases through all phases of litigation
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Adobe, and litigation support tools
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Pay

Salary: $85,000 - $150,000 (based on experience)

Schedule

• Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (Monday-Friday)
• 1 day remote per week after initial orientation period
• Billable requirement: 100 hours/month

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package