Litigation Paralegal

Orion Placement; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary year-end bonus

Merit-based increases

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking an experienced litigation paralegal or legal assistant for an in-office role in New York, NY. You will support diverse matters across state and federal courts and work directly with attorneys and clients.

The position emphasizes discovery, filings, case organization, and trial preparation. Candidates should have 3+ years of experience and strong document management skills within a fast-paced team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation paralegal or legal assistant experience.
• Experience supporting complex matters and managing deadlines.
• Familiarity with discovery, court filings, and document prep.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and edit briefs, motions, subpoenas, and other documents.
• Organize and maintain case files, discovery materials, and deadlines.
• Summarize medical records, bills, and case-related docs.
• Coordinate with clients, experts, witnesses, and providers.
• Handle electronic court filings in state and federal courts.

Skills

Organization

Time management

Proofreading

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

• Join a sophisticated litigation team handling a diverse mix of personal injury, civil, commercial, and employment matters.
• Gain exposure to cases across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut state and federal courts.
• Take meaningful ownership of discovery, filings, case organization, trial preparation, and attorney support.
• Work directly with attorneys, clients, experts, medical providers, witnesses, and other key parties throughout the litigation process.
• Build your litigation expertise in a fast-paced environment with discretionary bonus and merit-based growth opportunities.

Location: New York, NY — an in-office opportunity designed for close collaboration with attorneys and the litigation team.

Note: We are seeking candidates with 3+ years of litigation paralegal or legal assistant experience supporting complex matters. Hands-on experience with litigation documents, discovery, court filings, and case management is important for success in this role.

About Us

We are a sophisticated, full-service law firm committed to delivering responsive, practical, and high-quality legal counsel. Our collaborative team handles complex matters across multiple practice areas and jurisdictions while creating an environment where experienced legal professionals can take ownership and make a meaningful contribution. Confidential Employer

Job Description

• Draft, review, proofread, and edit briefs, motions, discovery requests, subpoenas, and other litigation documents under attorney supervision.
• Organize and maintain case files, discovery materials, evidence, and critical deadlines.
• Obtain, review, organize, and summarize medical records, bills, and other case-related documentation.
• Coordinate with clients, medical providers, insurance companies, witnesses, experts, and other parties.
• Handle electronic court filings in state and federal courts using E-Courts, PACER, and related systems.
• Support attorneys with discovery, trial preparation, client communications, and overall case strategy.
• Prepare settlement packages, trial binders, exhibits, and materials for hearings and trials.
• Track billable time accurately and assist with invoicing when needed.
• Manage multiple cases and priorities while maintaining strong follow-up and responsiveness.
• Provide additional litigation support and work occasional overtime when deadlines or court requirements demand it.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation paralegal or legal assistant experience.
• Experience supporting complex litigation matters and managing case-related deadlines.
• Familiarity with discovery, legal document preparation, and state or federal court filings.
• Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook skills.
• Excellent organization, time management, proofreading, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities accurately in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Professional, responsive, and detail-oriented approach to attorneys and clients.
• Bachelor’s degree, paralegal certification, or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Experience with legal document management, billing, or practice management systems is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will be an integral part of a busy litigation practice where your work directly contributes to moving cases forward. This role provides exposure to multiple types of litigation and jurisdictions while giving experienced paralegals meaningful responsibility throughout the lifecycle of a case. Strong performance is recognized through professional growth opportunities, discretionary year-end bonuses, and merit-based increases.