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, vacation, and sick time

Parking and other firm benefits

Job summary

Adams Leclair LLP seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our in-office team in New York. You will support attorneys in all phases of litigation, including case management, discovery and e-discovery, court filings, and trial preparation, while delivering exceptional client service.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in litigation, strong organizational skills, and experience with e-discovery platforms.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Experience with e-discovery platforms and document management systems is preferred.
• CEDS certification is desirable but not required; training and support toward certification are available.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with litigation matters from intake through trial, appeal, and resolution.
• Manage discovery and e-discovery workflows, including collection, review, production, and tracking.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, correspondence, subpoenas, and court filings with accuracy and formatting.
• Assist with deposition and trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and materials.
• Coordinate background searches and service of process logistics.
• Maintain professional communication 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

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.