Litigation Paralegal

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. in partnership with a law firm in New York City seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join the team.

The role requires experience in personal injury, civil, commercial, or employment cases and is fully onsite in NYC. The candidate will draft legal documents, manage litigation files, file in courts via E-Courts and PACER, coordinate discovery, review medical records, prepare trial documents, and interact with clients.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of recent litigation experience.
• E-filing in NY, NJ, CT, and Federal Courts.
• Bachelor’s Degree and/or Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Strong MS Office knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Available for overtime, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Drafting legal documents and correspondence.
• Maintaining litigation files.
• Filing in State and Federal Courts via E-Courts and PACER.
• Coordinating discovery.
• Reviewing medical records.
• Preparing trial documents.
• Corresponding with clients.
• Managing court filings.

Skills

Litigation experience

Client communications

E-filing proficiency

Overtime availability

Fast-paced work

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal certificate

Tools

MS Office

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions, in partnership with a law firm in New York City, is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join their team. Experience in personal injury, civil, commercial, or employment cases required.

This position is fully onsite.

Responsibilities

• Drafting legal documents and correspondence
• Maintaining litigation files
• Filing in State and Federal Courts via E-Courts and PACER
• Coordinating discovery
• Reviewing medical records
• Preparing trial documents
• Corresponding with clients
• Managing court filings

Requirements

• 5+ years of recent litigation experience
• E-filing in NY, NJ, CT, and Federal Courts
• Bachelor’s Degree and/or Paralegal Certificate preferred
• Strong MS Office knowledge
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Available for overtime, as needed

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position is $80,000-$110,000 per year depending on experience, education, and other job-related factors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Additional voluntary benefits

Pay Details

$80,000.00 to $110,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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