Litigation Paralegal

DNA Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

DNA Partners, in partnership with a New York-based law firm, seeks a Litigation Paralegal to support a fast-paced, collaborative litigation team. This role offers exposure from case inception through trial and appeal, working closely with partners, counsel, and associates.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of paralegal experience in a law firm, strong NYSCEF/PACER proficiency, and excellent drafting, organizational, and multitasking skills to manage multiple matters in a dynamic

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm
• Strong experience with e-filing in New York state and federal courts
• Proficiency with NYSCEF, PACER, Relativity, Westlaw, and LexisNexis
• Excellent organizational, drafting, and multitasking skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced setting

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys across all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, depositions, and trial preparation
• Manage case calendars, court deadlines, and filings through NYSCEF and PACER
• Draft, edit, and proofread legal documents such as complaints, motions, subpoenas, and correspondence
• Coordinate document collection, review, and production using platforms such as Relativity
• Prepare deposition materials, exhibits, and trial binders
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw and LexisNexis
• Serve as a point of contact with clients, opposing counsel, and vendors

Skills

Litigation paralegal experience

e-filing in NY/ Federal courts

Relativity

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Microsoft Office

Tools

NYSCEF

PACER

Relativity

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Microsoft Office

Job description

DNA Partners is partnering with a highly regarded New York-based law firm to identify a Litigation Paralegal to support a fast-paced, collaborative litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to gain hands-on, end-to-end experience across all phases of litigation.

This position offers direct exposure to matters from case inception through trial and appeal, working closely with partners, counsel, and associates. It is ideal for someone looking to develop a strong foundation in commercial, employment, or general civil litigation within a high-performing environment.

What You'll Do:

• Support attorneys across all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, depositions, and trial preparation
• Manage case calendars, court deadlines, and filings through NYSCEF and PACER
• Draft, edit, and proofread legal documents such as complaints, motions, subpoenas, and correspondence
• Coordinate document collection, review, and production using platforms such as Relativity
• Prepare deposition materials, exhibits, and trial binders
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw and LexisNexis
• Serve as a point of contact with clients, opposing counsel, and vendors

What You Bring:

• 2+ years of litigation paralegal experience within a law firm
• Strong experience with e-filing in New York state and federal courts
• Proficiency with NYSCEF, PACER, Relativity, Westlaw, and Microsoft Office
• Excellent organizational, drafting, and multitasking skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced setting

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