Litigation Paralegal

Litchfield Cavo LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Litchfield Cavo LLP is seeking an experienced Paralegal for its civil defense team in New York. The role emphasizes e-filing in state and federal courts and requires extensive litigation support, calendar management, and document handling.

The successful candidate will work proactively in a fast-paced environment, coordinate with attorneys and staff, maintain meticulous records, and help prepare pleadings, discovery and trial materials.

Qualifications

• At least five years of civil litigation defense experience.
• Expertise in e-filing in state and federal courts.
• Knowledge of electronic filing requirements at state and federal courts in Georgia.
• Strong calendaring and deadlines management.
• Ability to work proactively, independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare state and federal pleadings for e-filing.
• Create organization system and oversee its maintenance for high-volume discovery.
• Manage multiple projects with competing deadlines in a busy legal environment.
• Organize large volumes of case-related documents.
• Locate and reference specific documents quickly (e.g. trial exhibits, deposition transcripts, key discovery responses, case correspondence).
• Support attorney defense litigation (phone conferences, meetings, case deadlines, hearings and depositions).
• Document, organize and assist with preparation for trials and arbitrations hearings.
• Save, file and organize pleadings, motions, and related e-filed or emailed documents.
• Maintain daily calendar with ability to forecast and prioritize deadlines.
• Maintain professional demeanor and a positive attitude with colleagues, clients, co-counsel, and court personnel.

Skills

E-filing expertise

Calendaring

Independent work

Team collaboration

Time management

Attention to detail

MS Office

PDF tools

Court procedures

Tools

PDF maker (Nuance/Adobe Pro)

Job description

Opportunity | Paralegal

Must possess at least five years of experience in civil litigation defense and expertise in e‑filing in state and federal courts.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of electronic filing requirements at state and federal courts in Georgia;
• Experience and outstanding performance record with calendaring all events, including court filing deadlines;
• Ability to work proactively, independently and as part of a team;
• Self‑directed, self‑motivated, and effective under tight time constraints;
• Judgment: Ability to organize, prioritize, and implement urgent tasks with strong attention to detail;
• Outstanding work product;
• Proficient in MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and PDF maker (Nuance or Adobe Pro) and in navigating the Internet; and,

Responsibilities

• Prepare state and federal pleadings for e‑filing with courts;
• For high‑volume discovery: Create organization system and oversee its maintenance;
• Manage multiple projects with competing deadlines in a busy legal environment;
• Organize large volumes of case‑related documents;
• Ability to locate and reference specific documents quickly (e.g. trial exhibits, deposition transcripts, key discovery responses, case correspondence, and communications);
• Support attorney defense litigation practice (i.e. phone conferences, meetings, case deadlines, hearing and trial dates, mediations and depositions, as well as scheduling orders and moving docket forward);
• Document, organize and assist with preparation for trials and arbitrations hearings;
• Save, file and organize pleadings, motions, and related e‑filed or emailed documented dates on a daily basis;
• Maintain daily calendar with ability to forecast and prioritize relevant deadlines;
• Maintain professional demeanor and a positive attitude with colleagues, clients, co‑counsel, and court personnel;

Litchfield Cavo offers a competitive compensation plan and an excellent benefits package in a collegial and supportive work environment that provides substantial opportunities for professional development.

Litchfield Cavo LLP encourages workforce diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws.