Litigation Paralegal

Protouch Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary year-end bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Protouch Staffing is seeking a highly organized Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys handling personal injury, civil and commercial litigation, and employment matters across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut courts.

The role involves drafting and editing legal documents, managing case files, reviewing medical records, coordinating with clients and experts, and electronic filing in state and federal courts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal or legal assistant.
• Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with legal document management and billing systems.
• Knowledge of state and federal court e-filing.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and edit legal documents under attorney supervision.
• Organize and maintain case files, discovery materials, and evidence.
• Obtain, review, and summarize medical records and bills.
• Communicate with clients, medical providers, insurers, witnesses, and experts.
• Electronically file documents in state and federal courts (E-Courts, PACER).
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation and case strategy.
• Prepare settlement packages, trial binders, and exhibits.
• Track billable hours and assist with invoicing.
• Provide general litigation support and assist with other case-related tasks.
• Work overtime when necessary to meet deadlines or court requirements.

Skills

Litigation support

Excellent communication

Time management

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

E-filing systems

Job description

Summary A law firm is seeking a highly organized Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys handling personal injury, civil litigation, commercial litigation, and employment matters across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut courts.
Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and edit legal documents, including briefs, motions, discovery requests, and subpoenas under attorney supervision.
• Organize and maintain case files, discovery materials, and evidence.
• Obtain, review, and summarize medical records, medical bills, and other case-related documents.
• Communicate with clients, medical providers, insurance companies, witnesses, and experts.
• Electronically file documents in state and federal courts using E-Courts and PACER.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, client communications, and case strategy.
• Prepare settlement packages, trial binders, and exhibits for hearings and trials.
• Track and report billable hours and assist with invoicing as needed.
• Provide general litigation support and assist with other case-related tasks.
• Work overtime when necessary to meet deadlines or court requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal or legal assistant supporting complex litigation matters.
• Bachelor's degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with legal document management, billing, or practice management systems preferred.
• Knowledge of state and federal court e-filing systems.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional demeanor and strong client-facing skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, proofreading, and document-management skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: depending on experience and qualifications.
• Discretionary year-end bonus.
• Potential merit-based salary increases.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off.