Litigation Paralegal

Matura Farrington; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent legal firm in New York is seeking a Litigation Support Specialist with at least 5 years of experience. The role involves drafting legal documents, managing document organization, and supporting litigation processes across various courts. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, proficiency with legal tools, and the ability to work independently. This position is crucial for ensuring effective litigation preparation and document management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on litigation support experience.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and prioritization abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Draft and revise legal documents including pleadings and motions.
• Manage large volumes of documents using indexing tools.
• Coordinate deposition and trial preparation materials.
• Maintain court-related deadlines using calendaring software.

Skills

Legal writing

Document organization

Communication skills

eDiscovery tools

Research skills

Calendering knowledge

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Westlaw

Microsoft Teams

e-filing platforms

Logikcull

Job description

• Draft and revise legal documents, including discovery requests/responses, pleadings, briefs, and various motions.
• Maintain open lines of communication with attorneys; independently manage follow-ups and identify when to elevate matters.
• Manage large volumes of documents—organizing, labeling, scanning, producing, and Bates‑stamping—using eDiscovery and indexing tools.
• Support deposition and trial preparation by coordinating exhibits, compiling witness and expert lists, and assembling binders and related materials.
• Manage court‑related deadlines and scheduling using rules‑based calendaring software.
• Provide litigation support across various jurisdictions, including state, federal, appellate courts, and arbitration settings.
• Communicate daily with attorneys regarding task status and deadlines.

Preferred Skills & Tools

• Skilled with Adobe Acrobat (Bates numbering, redaction, PDF organization).
• Familiarity with document sharing platforms (e.g., Dropbox, ShareFile).
• Experience with eDiscovery platforms like Logikcull or Relativity.
• Solid calendaring knowledge, including rule‑based deadlines for state and federal matters.
• Research skills using Westlaw or equivalent platforms.
• Comfortable using Excel and Microsoft Teams.
• Previous experience with electronic filing in both state and federal courts.
• Cite checking and Bluebook proficiency is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of hands‑on litigation support experience.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational and prioritization abilities.
• Able to remain calm and efficient under pressure in a deadline‑driven environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to accurately track billable hours on a task‑by‑task basis.
• Tech‑savvy and eager to learn new software platforms.
• Familiarity with legal tools such as iManage (DMS), PACER, Westlaw, and e‑filing platforms is highly preferred.