Litigation Paralegal

Atrium; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Atrium is seeking a Litigation Paralegal based in New York, NY to support attorneys through all phases of civil litigation. The role requires close collaboration with clients and third parties to prepare documents, manage discovery, and assist with trial prep.

A background check may be run after a conditional offer, where permitted by law. The ideal candidate has about 5 years of paralegal experience in a law firm or corporate legal setting, strong organizational and communication skills, and

Qualifications

• Requires roughly 5 years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Strong knowledge of civil litigation, discovery, court filings, and case management.
• Experience supporting depositions, hearings, motions, and trial preparation.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys through lifecycle of litigation matters from intake to trial and post-trial proceedings.
• Prepare, review, organize, and file pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, exhibits, and other documents.
• Manage discovery, including document collection, review, production, subpoenas, and tracking.
• Assist with depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials, including exhibits and trial binders.
• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, experts, vendors, and third parties.
• Track deadlines, court dates, discovery schedules, and other critical dates.
• Conduct legal and factual research and assist with case summaries and status updates.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files and confidential client information.
• Assist with settlement and mediation preparation and related documentation.
• Manage multiple matters while prioritizing attorney needs.

Skills

Civil litigation

Case management

Depositions

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

e-discovery platforms

Legal case management software

Job description

Atrium is seeking on behalf of our client a Litigation Paralegal based in New York, NY.

A background check may be run only after a conditional offer is made, where permitted by law.

Position: Litigation Paralegal

Location: New York, NY

Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

The Litigation Paralegal will provide comprehensive support to attorneys throughout all phases of civil litigation, ensuring cases are managed efficiently and deadlines are met. This role involves close collaboration with attorneys, clients, and third parties to prepare and organize legal documents, manage discovery, and assist with trial preparation. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys throughout the lifecycle of litigation matters, from case intake through trial and post-trial proceedings.
• Prepare, review, organize, and file pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, exhibits, and other legal documents.
• Manage discovery, including document collection, review, production, subpoenas, and tracking of requests and responses.
• Assist with preparation for depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials, including exhibits, witness files, chronologies, and trial binders.
• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, experts, vendors, and other third parties.
• Track case deadlines, court dates, discovery schedules, and other critical deadlines.
• Conduct legal and factual research and assist with case summaries, reports, and status updates.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files and confidential client information.
• Assist with settlement and mediation preparation and related documentation.
• Manage multiple litigation matters while prioritizing deadlines and attorney needs.

Required Experience/Skills

• Approximately 5 years of experience as a Litigation Paralegal in a law firm or corporate legal environment.
• Strong knowledge of civil litigation, discovery, court filings, and case management.
• Experience supporting depositions, hearings, motions, and trial preparation.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with legal case management or e-discovery platforms is a plus.
• Knowledge of NJ/NY state and federal court procedures.

Preferred Experience/Skills

• Experience with complex commercial or civil litigation.
• Familiarity with electronic filing systems and e-discovery platforms.
• Strong legal research, problem-solving, and document-management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or paralegal certificate preferred.
• Continuing education or training in litigation or paralegal studies is a plus.

If eligible under the ACA, medical, dental and vision benefits and time off in accordance with local paid sick time laws will be offered. Additional benefits may include paid holidays, a 401(k)-retirement plan, life insurance, disability coverage, and an employee assistance program, where applicable. Other compensation programs may include overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, or other incentive compensation, where applicable.

Commitment to Diversity

As a woman-owned firm, we value diversity. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), age, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Candidates who apply for roles through the Atrium website will be added to our candidate pool and may be considered for additional roles of a similar title. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

EOE/M/F/D/V/SO

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