Litigation Paralegal

Haworth Barber & Gerstman; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Haworth Barber & Gerstman is seeking a paralegal with 2+ years of litigation experience for our New York, NY office. You will support trial teams handling diverse matters, manage deadlines, and coordinate calendars with attention to detail.

The position offers a hybrid work model with 2–3 days in-office, an annual base salary in the stated range, and a comprehensive benefits package. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Willingness to be responsive to attorneys via phone or email
• Willingness to meet deadlines
• Desire to improve the industry and work environment
• Ability to review and maintain files through trial
• Ability to draft, obtain and follow-up on discovery including medical records
• Ability to draft, review and assemble motions
• Technologically confident; comfortable with case management systems
• Excellent attention to detail and calendar coordination
• Effective communication with colleagues and adversaries

Responsibilities

• Review and maintain case files through trial.
• Draft, obtain and follow-up on discovery including medical records.
• Draft, review and assemble motions.
• Coordinate attorney calendars and deadlines.

Skills

Litigation experience

Time management

Communication

Discovery drafting

Motion drafting

Case management

Technology proficiency

Calendar coordination

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Job description

Haworth Barber & Gerstman is a growing Insurance Defense Litigation trial practice. Our team resides in New York and New Jersey and work on a wide variety of matters involving trucking, general liability, construction, product liability and more. We are seeking paralegals with 2+ years of Litigation experience for our New York, New York office.

Haworth Barber & Gerstman is looking for energetic and creative team members. We have an open-door policy and are looking for staff that want more from their career. Job offer includes: Annual base salary, full range of benefits and the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule with 2-3 days in-office.

Salary Range:

$70,000-$75,000

This is a non-management position

This is a full time position

• 2+ years handling litigation type matters.
• Self-motivated organizational and time management skills.
• A willingness to be responsive to attorneys when they call or email.
• A willingness to master your deadlines.
• A willingness to better our industry and your work environment.
• The ability to review and maintain files through trial.
• The ability to draft, obtain and follow-up on discovery including all medical records.
• The ability to draft, review and assemble motions.
• Must be technologically confident, comfortable using case management systems and effectively utilize available technology.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to coordinate attorney calendars.
• Ability to effectively communicate with colleagues and adversaries.

Haworth Barber and Gerstman, LLC is a boutique trial and litigation law firm. HBG services national and international manufacturers, retailers, the telecom industry, insurance carriers and third-party administrators at both the primary and excess levels.