Litigation Paralegal

Johnleonard; New York (NY); Hybride; USD 100 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

JOHNLEONARD in New York is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to provide hands-on litigation support for complex matters across federal and state courts. The role focuses on managing court filings, deadlines, docket monitoring, and document preparation in a busy office environment.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of litigation paralegal experience, knowledge of federal rules, and proficiency with Westlaw/Lexis and docketing systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4+ years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Experience with federal and state court e-filing, PACER, docket monitoring, and litigation calendaring.
• Knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and court rules.
• Experience preparing Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities; cite-checking with Westlaw and/or Lexis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and legal docketing/document management systems.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication; ability to collaborate with diverse teams.
• Flexibility to work evenings or weekends and learn new technologies.

Responsabilités

• Manage electronic court filings in federal and state courts, ensuring compliance with filing rules and service requirements.
• Prepare Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities for briefs and appellate filings; verify citations and page references.
• Track litigation deadlines, court schedules, and procedural requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Monitor PACER, CM/ECF, and state court dockets; review new filings and orders; communicate updates to attorneys.
• Prepare, format, and proofread pleadings, motions, exhibits, and other legal documents.
• Maintain case calendars and docket sheets in document management systems.
• Support discovery, hearings, depositions, and trials; coordinate with attorneys and support teams.
• Research court rules and orders; provide case updates; travel as needed to support litigation matters.
• Meet applicable annual billing requirements.

Connaissances

Litigation paralegal experience

Federal & state court e-filing

PACER

Docket monitoring

Legal document preparation

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Legal docketing systems

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent

Outils

Westlaw

Lexis

CM/ECF

Description du poste

THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION. APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO COMMUTE TO THE OFFICE IN NEW YORK, NY, IN PERSON 4 DAYS PER WEEK.

Location: New York, NY | Hybrid

Salary Range: $100K-$150K | Bonus Eligible

Schedule: Full-time | Monday-Friday, 9-5 | Non-exempt

Required: 4+ years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm or corporate legal department

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.

About the Opportunity

An established law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to provide hands-on litigation support for complex, multijurisdictional matters in its New York office. This newly created position plays a key role in managing court filings, litigation deadlines, docket monitoring, and legal document preparation across federal and state courts.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 4+ years of litigation paralegal experience, preferably involving complex commercial litigation
• Experience with federal and state court e-filing, PACER, docket monitoring, and litigation calendaring
• Knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, state and local court rules, and deadline calculations
• Experience preparing Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities and cite-checking using Westlaw and/or Lexis
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and legal docketing and document management systems
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters and meet strict deadlines
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse legal teams
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends and learn new technologies as needed

Key Responsibilities

• Manage electronic court filings in federal and state courts, ensuring compliance with filing rules, formatting, redaction, and service requirements
• Prepare Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities for legal briefs and appellate filings; verify citations and page references
• Track litigation deadlines, court schedules, and procedural requirements across multiple jurisdictions
• Monitor PACER, CM/ECF, and state court dockets, review new filings and orders, and communicate updates to attorneys
• Prepare, format, and proofread pleadings, motions, exhibits, and other legal documents
• Maintain case calendars, docket sheets, procedural checklists, and accurate records in document management systems
• Support discovery, hearings, depositions, and trials, coordinating with attorneys and litigation support teams as needed
• Research court rules and judicial standing orders, communicate case updates, and travel as needed to support litigation matters
• Meet applicable annual billing requirements

Founded in 1969, JOHNLEONARD, a woman-owned business, is the premier staffing choice in Boston and beyond. We provide Temporary/Contract, Direct Hire, Temp-to-Hire, and Payroll services as part of our comprehensive service offerings. JOHNLEONARD is an equal opportunity employer committed to representation, belonging, and accessibility in the workplace. All applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.