Senior Litigation Paralegal

Position Overview

The Senior Litigation Paralegal will support attorneys through all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, and case management. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical litigation skills, excellent attention to detail, and experience working within a large law firm setting.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of six (6) years of paralegal experience within a litigation practice area

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Big Law experience strongly preferred

• Demonstrated career progression, stability, and tenure are highly valued

• Bluebooking experience required

• Cite-checking experience required

• E-filing experience required

• Conflicts experience required

• Trial experience preferred

• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local court procedures

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings and assist attorneys with motions, filings, and litigation-related submissions

• Bluebooking, cite-checking, fact-checking, and legal research

• Coordinate discovery efforts, document productions, and litigation databases

• Manage electronic filings in federal and state courts

• Assist with depositions, hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and trials

• Prepare exhibits, binders, subpoenas, privilege logs, and production logs

• Support attorneys throughout all phases of the litigation lifecycle

Compensation & Schedule

• Compensation: $56.08–$74.31 per hour

• Equivalent Annualized Compensation: Approximately $109,356–$144,904 based upon a 37.5-hour workweek

• Schedule: Monday–Friday | Hybrid | 2–3 days per week in-office in New York

• Billable Requirement: 1,600 annual billable hours

Candidate Profile

• Minimum of six (6) years of litigation paralegal experience within a specific practice area of law

• Demonstrated career progression, tenure, and stability

• Bluebooking and cite-checking experience required

• Electronic filing experience required

• Conflicts experience required

• Experience supporting all phases of litigation, including trial preparation, strongly preferred

• Prior experience within a large law firm environment preferred

Application Process

To apply, candidates should express interest confidentially by emailing the following directly to ana@permanentplacements.com:

• Current resume

• Brief statement of interest outlining your background and interest in the opportunity

• Compensation expectations

• Current notice period or availability