Litigation Paralegal

BY Recruiting; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

BY Recruiting is seeking a Litigation Paralegal in Midtown Manhattan to support a fast-moving Commercial Litigation group. You will work directly with litigation partners to file pleadings, manage deadlines, and coordinate discovery across multiple matters.

Requirements include 2+ years of NY law firm paralegal experience, familiarity with NYSCEF/ECF/PACER, and strong Bluebook cite-checking with MS Office and Westlaw/ Lexis. Hybrid in-office schedule with four days onsite.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation paralegal experience at a New York law firm.
• Hands-on experience with NYSCEF and ECF/PACER filing and New York court procedures.
• Strong cite-checking skills (Bluebook) and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Westlaw or Lexis, Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, file and serve pleadings, motions and court papers through NYSCEF and ECF/PACER in New York state and federal courts
• Cite-check and proof briefs, build tables of contents and authorities, and assemble filing-ready motion packages
• Track deadlines, court calendars and conferences across multiple active matters
• Organize discovery materials, including document productions, deposition binders and transcripts
• Help prepare for depositions, hearings and trial

Skills

Cite-checking (Bluebook)

Attention to detail

Litigation paralegal experience

Multitasking under deadlines

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

NYSCEF/ECF filing

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY. Hybrid, 4 days in office

Compensation: $65,000 to $115,000 base salary, depending on experience

About the Firm

Our client is a well-established, full-service New York law firm with decades of history and a reputation across commercial litigation, government relations, real estate, trusts and estates, and corporate matters. The firm is known for a close, family-like culture where longevity is the norm. Attorneys span several generations and collaborate openly across levels, and junior attorneys regularly work directly with senior partners. Leadership is actively planning for the firm’s long-term future, and it invests in the growth of its people.

About the Role

We are looking for a Litigation Paralegal with 2+ years of experience to support a fast-moving Commercial Litigation group. You will work directly with litigation partners on a high-volume docket and serve as the operational backbone that keeps filings accurate, deadlines met and cases moving forward.

What You Will Do

• Prepare, file and serve pleadings, motions and court papers through NYSCEF and ECF/PACER in New York state and federal courts
• Cite-check and proof briefs, build tables of contents and authorities, and assemble filing-ready motion packages
• Track deadlines, court calendars and conferences across multiple active matters
• Organize discovery materials, including document productions, deposition binders and transcripts
• Help prepare for depositions, hearings and trial

What You Bring

• 2+ years of litigation paralegal experience at a New York law firm, preferably on commercial litigation matters
• Hands-on experience with NYSCEF and ECF/PACER filing and New York court procedures
• Strong cite-checking skills (Bluebook) and meticulous attention to detail
• Proficiency with Westlaw or Lexis, Adobe Acrobat (hyperlinking and bookmarking) and Microsoft Office
• Ability to manage multiple matters at once and perform well under deadline pressure

Why This Role

• Work directly with litigation partners instead of sitting in a layered, bureaucratic structure
• A collaborative, open-door culture where people build long careers
• Exposure to a high-volume commercial litigation docket in both state and federal court
• A firm leadership team that stays personally engaged in hiring and professional development
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.
• Candidates must be able to commute to Midtown Manhattan 4 days per week.