Commercial Litigation Paralegal

Loxo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Life insurance

Paid time off & sick leave

Employee assistance program

Teletherapy service

Job summary

Loxo in New York is seeking a Commercial Litigation Paralegal to serve as the attorney’s right hand, handling matters from intake to resolution. You’ll be a confident, organized, client‑focused professional who thrives in a collaborative, high‑performance environment.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, managing discovery, filing through NYSCEF, calendar management, trial prep, and coordinating with clients and opposing counsel.

Qualifications

• You will act as the attorney’s strategic partner in litigation.
• 1+ year of commercial litigation experience, preferably in New York.
• Strong knowledge of NY procedures, filings, and motion practice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and document management.
• Proficient with MS Word (track changes/redlining).
• Comfortable with PDFs (e-signatures, redaction, combining documents).
• Experience with NYSCEF e-filing.
• Tech-savvy and fast learner.
• Genuine client-focused and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Client intake and onboarding, organizing new matters.
• Drafting pleadings including summons, complaints, answers, and counterclaims.
• Communicating with courts, adversaries, and opposing counsel.
• Preparing and responding to discovery demands, subpoenas, and disclosures.
• Drafting and organizing motion papers: notices of motion, affidavits, and memoranda.
• Performing factual and legal research.
• Managing court filings through NYSCEF.
• Communicating with clients and cultivating relationships.
• Managing case deadlines and calendars.
• Assisting with trial preparation and organizing files.
• Identifying areas to improve systems and workflows.

Skills

Commercial litigation experience

New York civil litigation knowledge

Client-focused

Attention to detail

MS Word proficiency

PDF handling

NYSCEF e-filing

Research skills

Initiative and problem-solving

Oral and written communication

Tools

MS Word

NYSCEF

Job description

We’re not hiring just any paralegal. We’re hiring the paralegal — someone who will serve as the attorney’sright handand make a real impact.

We’re a small but mighty firm that takes our work seriously (without being uptight or stuffy). We thrive on a collaborative, high-performance environment — where reliability, accountability, and a good sense of humor are non-negotiable.

We're looking for a Commercial Litigation Paralegal who is experienced, trustworthy, and capable of managing litigation cases from client intake through resolution. This person should be confident, highly organized, self-driven, and great with clients — someone who is professional but easy to work with, and genuinely wants to be helpful. If you're the type who takes initiative and wants to be an indispensable part of something meaningful, this could be your perfect next step.

What You’ll Do

You’ll act as a strategic partner to the attorney and own a variety of litigation responsibilities, including:

• Client intake and onboarding, organizing new matters
• Drafting pleadings including summons, complaints, answers, counterclaims, etc.
• Communicating with the courts and adversaries, including opposing counsel and self-represented parties
• Preparing and responding to discovery demands, subpoenas, and disclosures
• Drafting and organizing motion papers: notices of motion, affirmations/affidavits, memoranda of law, and exhibits
• Performing factual and legal research
• Managing court filings through NYSCEF
• Communicating regularly with clients and helping cultivate relationships
• Managing case deadlines and proactively maintaining calendars and workflows
• Assisting with trial preparation and maintaining orderly, complete legal files

You’ll also support the growth and efficiency of the practice by identifying areas to improve systems and helping the firm move cases forward without missing a beat.

What We’re Looking For

You’re more than capable — you’re the person people count on. Here’s what makes you a great fit:

• 1+ year of commercial litigation experience particularly in New York civil litigation
• Comfortable handling cases from intake to resolution
• Strong knowledge of NY legal procedures, filings, and motion practice
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High-level attention to detail and document management
• Proficient with MS Word (track changes/redlining, formatting)
• Comfortable with PDFs (e-signatures, redaction, combining documents)
• Experience with NYSCEF e-filing
• Tech-savvy and fast learner — you know your way around a PC
• Genuinely helpful, upbeat, and client-focused
• Thrives under deadlines and stays organized
• Takes initiativeand finds solutions without being asked
• Confident, respectful, and reliable — you show up and follow through
• You enjoy working both independently and collaboratively with a team
• Bonus if you love pizza and have a good sense of humor!
• Hourly Pay: Starting at $30 per hour, could be higher depending on experience
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off & sick leave
• Employee assistance program
• Employer-paid, fully confidential teletherapy service

Schedule: Monday to Friday | 40–50 hours/week

Work Location: In-Office (Long Island or Queens residents only)

Our Core Values

We don’t just talk about culture — we live it every day. Our team operates on these non-negotiables:

• Respect– For each other, our clients, and the work we produce
• Accountability– We take ownership of our actions and follow through
• Reliability– We show up and do what we say we’ll do
• Help First– We lead with service and a solutions-first mindset

Final Thoughts

If you’re looking for a role where your work is appreciated, your voice matters, and you can grow with a firm that values who you are as much as what you do — we’d love to hear from you.

We understand the complexities of navigating new opportunities in the legal space. You can trust that all employment inquiries are kept strictly confidential.

This confidential search is being conducted by Hiring & Empowering Solutions. The firm’s identity will be shared with candidates who advance.