Trial Paralegal

Key Responsibilities

• Case management and factual development
• Discovery support
• Deposition preparation and support
• Trial preparation and courtroom support
• Post-trial and appeals support

Qualifications

• At least five years of paralegal experience in litigation, with significant trial experience in New York state and/or federal courts.
• Strong familiarity with litigation procedures, court rules and filing practices in New York courts and federal courts (e.g. ECF systems, local practices).
• Demonstrated experience supporting all phases of trial, including pre-trial preparation, live trial support and post-trial work.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat and document management systems.
• Hands-on experience with e-discovery tools and platforms (e.g. Relativity, Everlaw, DISCO or similar), including document review and production workflows.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple matters and deadlines in a high-volume environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team, exercising sound judgement and maintaining confidentiality.
• Flexibility to work overtime, evenings and weekends and to travel for trials and key hearings as required.
• Experience in complex commercial litigation, securities, regulatory investigations or arbitration.
• Comfort working with trial presentation software (e.g. TrialDirector, Sanction, OnCue) and real-time transcript tools.
• Experience liaising with external vendors (court reporters, e-discovery providers, trial graphics and trial technology vendors).
• Proactive, resourceful and solution-oriented.
• Calm and reliable under pressure, particularly in trial settings.
• Strong team ethic and willingness to support colleagues at all levels.
• Discreet and professional in handling sensitive and confidential information.

Benefits

Expected salary for this role is $100,000 - $130,000, commensurate with experience, training, skills, qualifications, and other market factors.