Litigation Paralegal

LEGACY LEGAL RECRUITING LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

LEGACY LEGAL RECRUITING LLC is seeking a Senior Litigation Paralegal with 10+ years of complex litigation experience to join our client's growing legal team in New York. The role requires an exceptionally organized, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment and supports attorneys through all phases in state and federal courts.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with eDiscovery, docketing, court filings, and trial preparation in New York and federal

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Experience with complex commercial, civil, or general litigation matters.
• Expert knowledge of Bates stamping, eDiscovery, e-filing, NYSCEF, PACER, and eCourts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and litigation support software.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of litigation from case inception through trial and appeal.
• Oversee complex eDiscovery projects including collection, review, production, and organization.
• Prepare and maintain case files, pleadings, exhibits, and databases.
• Create Bates stamping and document production sets.
• File legal documents via NYSCEF, PACER, and eCourts.
• Handle electronic filing in state and federal courts.
• Prepare Tables of Authorities and Tables of Contents for filings.
• Conduct court and docket research using PACER and court systems.
• Maintain a high-volume litigation docket with deadlines and appearances.
• Coordinate with attorneys, clients, court personnel, vendors, and outside counsel.
• Assist with deposition prep, witness files, exhibit management, and trial logistics.
• Ensure compliance with court rules and filing deadlines.

Skills

eDiscovery

Document management

Docketing

Court filings

Trial preparation

Litigation support

Bates stamping

NYSCEF

PACER

eCourts

TOAs

TOCs

High-volume docketing

Microsoft Office

Litigation software

Education

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

PACER

NYSCEF

eCourts

Microsoft Office

Litigation support software

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

We are seeking an exceptionally experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal with 10+ years of complex litigation experience to join our client's growing legal team. This role requires a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment and possesses extensive experience supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation in both state and federal courts.

The ideal candidate will have significant hands-on experience with eDiscovery, document management, docketing, court filings, trial preparation, and litigation support, particularly within New York courts and federal jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of litigation from case inception through trial and appeal.
• Perform and oversee complex eDiscovery projects, including document collection, review, production, and organization.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain case files, pleadings, exhibits, and litigation databases.
• Create and manage Bates stamping and document production sets.
• Prepare and file legal documents through NYSCEF, PACER, and various eCourts platforms.
• Handle all aspects of electronic filing (e-filing) in state and federal courts.
• Prepare comprehensive Tables of Authorities (TOAs) and Tables of Contents (TOCs) for motions, briefs, and appellate filings.
• Conduct court and docket research utilizing PACER, state court systems, and litigation support tools.
• Maintain and manage a high-volume litigation docket, including calendaring critical deadlines, court appearances, motion schedules, discovery deadlines, and trial dates.
• Coordinate with attorneys, clients, court personnel, vendors, and outside counsel.
• Assist with deposition preparation, witness files, exhibit management, and trial logistics.
• Ensure compliance with court rules, filing requirements, and procedural deadlines.

Qualifications Required

• Minimum 10 years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Extensive experience supporting complex commercial, civil, or general litigation matters.
• Advanced knowledge of:
• Bates Stamping
• eDiscovery Processes
• Electronic Filing (e-Filing)
• NYSCEF
• PACER
• eCourts
• Tables of Authorities (TOAs)
• Tables of Contents (TOCs)
• Significant experience managing heavy litigation docketing and calendaring.
• Strong understanding of New York State and Federal court procedures.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and project management skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to meet critical deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and litigation support software.

Preferred

• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program.
• Experience supporting trial teams in high-stakes litigation matters.
• Familiarity with document review and litigation management platforms.