Paralegal Deposition Coordinator

About the role

MG+M The Law Firm has an immediate opening for a Paralegal Deposition Coordinator in its New York, New Jersey, or Edwardsville, IL office. The firm is a nationally renowned litigation practice focusing on complex civil matters, including toxic tort, complex product liability, local government, general liability, and commercial litigation. MG+M approaches litigation as a unified team, working closely with clients to achieve optimal results at the best possible value.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all deposition related tasks for New York and New Jersey matters.
• Prepare and distribute deposition notices, subpoenas, and related correspondence.
• Maintain deposition calendars, deadlines, and case management records.
• Track and organize deposition transcripts, exhibits, and related documentation.
• Serve as the primary liaison among attorneys, clients, vendors, and opposing counsel regarding deposition scheduling and logistics.
• Provide reporting and administrative support for deposition-related activities.
• Manage multiple complex litigation matters simultaneously.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in a deposition coordination, litigation support, legal assistant, paralegal, or related legal operations role.
• Bachelor’s Degree and/or Paralegal Certificate.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel), Westlaw, PACER, NYCSEF, eCourts, NYCAL, eTrack, and/or File & Serve Xpress.
• Consistent attendance and punctuality; ability to cover responsibilities when absent.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to interface effectively with attorneys, paralegals, and legal administrative assistants.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Customer‑service orientation: respond promptly to attorney and client requests.
• Dependability: follow instructions, complete tasks on time, work independently, and commit to necessary hours.
• Teamwork: contribute to a positive team spirit and support colleagues’ success.
• Personal attributes: ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment, highly organized with strong attention to detail, self‑motivated, professional in interactions, skilled at prioritizing multiple tasks, consistently punctual, flexible, understanding of firm policies, comfortable in high‑volume deadline‑driven setting, strong problem‑solving skills.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment.
• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k).

Pay

• Illinois: $60,000‑$70,000.
• New York and New Jersey: $65,000‑$80,000.