Litigation Paralegal

Adams Leclair LLP; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid holidays

Parking

Job summary

Adams Leclair LLP in Rochester, NY seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys across case management, discovery, e-discovery, filings, and trial prep in a collaborative team.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of litigation experience, proficiency with litigation support tech, strong organizational skills, and a client-focused approach; in-office role with a 100-hour monthly billable target.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or associate's degree with a Paralegal Studies Certificate preferred.
• Minimum of three years of legal experience, preferably in litigation.
• Experience with e-discovery platforms and document management systems.
• CEDS certification is desirable but not required; training toward certification available.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with litigation matters from case intake through trial, appeal, and resolution.
• Manage discovery and e-discovery workflows, including document collection, review, production, and tracking.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, correspondence, discovery demands and responses, subpoenas, and related court filings.
• Assist with depositions and trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and trial binders.
• Coordinate background/public-record searches and service-of-process logistics.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, experts, vendors, and team members.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree or associate's degree with Paralegal Studies Certificate

Tools

e-discovery platforms

Document management systems

Electronic evidence management

Job description

Description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our collaborative litigation team. This position will support attorneys in all phases of litigation, including case management, discovery and e-discovery, court filings, deposition and trial preparation, and client service. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, comfortable managing deadlines and documents, and experienced with litigation support technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with litigation matters from case intake through trial, appeal, and resolution.
• Manage discovery and e-discovery workflows, including document collection, review, production, and tracking.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, correspondence, discovery demands and responses, subpoenas, and related court filings, including proofreading briefs and other litigation documents for accuracy, consistency, and formatting.
• Assist with preparation for depositions and trial, including organizing exhibits, witness files, deposition materials, trial binders, and related logistics.
• Conduct background and public-record searches to locate individuals and assist with coordinating and managing service of process.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, experts, vendors, and team members.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or associate's degree with a Paralegal Studies Certificate preferred.
• Minimum of three years of legal experience, preferably in litigation.
• Experience with e-discovery platforms, document management systems, and electronic evidence management preferred.
• CEDS certification is desirable but not required; training and support toward certification are available.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.

Work Environment

• Professional, collaborative, in-office environment focused on excellent client service and community involvement.
• In-office position with a billable target of 100 hours per month.

Work Hours

Full-time, in-office position: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. with a 45-minute lunch break.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience, ranging from $65,000 to $80,000 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

• 401(k) with employer contribution.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Parking and other firm benefits.