Litigation Paralegal

Searchpointny; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

PTO

Parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

SearchPointNY in New York, NY is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support large-scale and complex matters. You will manage all aspects of litigation cases, including document organization, deposition and trial preparation, privilege logs, court filings, and legal research. The position is full-time and permanent with a hybrid schedule (three days onsite).

Hours are Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM EST. Salary includes up to $150k plus overtime and a discretionary bonus, with full benefits and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or ABA Paralegal Certification required; BigLaw experience preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant experience for Mid-Level; 10+ years for Senior-Level.
• Trial attendance and support experience required.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, document management systems (iManage), and legal research/court platforms (Lexis, Westlaw, PACER, PacerPro).
• Strong understanding of the litigation process to anticipate attorney needs, handle court filings, and maintain case calendars.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and oral/written communication skills with high attention to detail and ability to mentor junior staff.
• Ability to travel as needed and work overtime (including nights, weekends, and out-of-town trials).

Responsibilities

• Manage case calendars, track deadlines, and maintain organized hard-copy and electronic case files, binders, and databases.
• Oversee document productions, including client collection, third-party processing, chain of custody tracking, review procedures, and privilege log preparation.
• Perform legal/factual research, cite-checking, and document formatting per Local and Individual Court Rules for e-filing.
• Prepare attorneys for depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials by organizing exhibits, evidence, demonstratives, and managing trial logistics.
• Meet annual billable target (1500 hours) while performing work efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Coordinate with internal departments (Litigation Support, Managing Clerk’s Office), external vendors, and train/mentor junior paralegals.

Skills

MS Office

Trial preparation

Case calendars

Education

Bachelor's degree

ABA Paralegal Certification

Tools

iManage

Lexis/Westlaw

PACER/PacerPro

Job description

We are hiring a Litigation Paralegal to support large-scale and complex matters at our New York office. You will be responsible for managing all aspects of litigation cases, including high-volume document organization, deposition and trial preparation, privilege logs, court filings, and legal research. This is a full-time, permanent position.

HOURS: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM EST

SCHEDULE | LOCATION: HYBRID (three days onsite) | New York, NY

PAY: Up to $150k + Overtime + Discretionary Bonus

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or ABA Paralegal Certification required; BigLaw experience preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant experience for Mid-Level; 10+ years for Senior-Level.
• Trial attendance and support experience required.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, document management systems (iManage), and legal research/court platforms (Lexis, Westlaw, PACER, PacerPro).
• Strong understanding of the litigation process to anticipate attorney needs, handle court filings, and maintain case calendars.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and oral/written communication skills with high attention to detail and ability to mentor junior staff.
• Ability to travel as needed and work overtime (including nights, weekends, and out-of-town trials).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage case calendars, track deadlines, and maintain organized hard-copy and electronic case files, binders, and databases.
• Oversee document productions, including client collection, third-party processing, chain of custody tracking, review procedures, and privilege log preparation.
• Perform legal/factual research, cite-checking, and document formatting per Local and Individual Court Rules for e-filing.
• Prepare attorneys for depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials by organizing exhibits, evidence, demonstratives, and managing trial logistics.
• Meet annual billable target (1500 hours) while performing work efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Coordinate with internal departments (Litigation Support, Managing Clerk’s Office), external vendors, and train/mentor junior paralegals.

Benefits: Full benefits available, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, parental leave, professional development, and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

SearchPointNY/Noor Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to perform the essential functions of the role, which may include standing for extended periods, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis, with or without reasonable accommodation. Physical demands may vary depending on assignment and client-site requirements.