Litigation Paralegal

Jackson Lewis P.C.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 55,104 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Paid holidays and vacation

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Jackson Lewis P.C. is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal for their Orange County Office. The ideal candidate will manage complex civil litigation cases and support attorneys in various aspects of litigation.

Qualifications include at least 5 years in litigation defense, strong organizational skills, and a preference for an ABA-approved paralegal certificate. The position offers a salary between $40.00 and $50.00 per hour, depending on experience, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in a law firm environment with civil defense work.
• Minimum of 5 years’ litigation defense experience.
• Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of civil litigation cases.
• Draft pleadings and discovery documents.
• Support trial and arbitration preparation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Civil litigation experience

Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel

Legal research tools (Lexis, PACER)

Client service skills

Education

ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Tools

Relativity

Intapp

NetDocuments

Job description

Job Summary

Our Orange County Office is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys handling complex civil litigation in state, federal and administrative venues. This role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously, and experience in a law firm environment.

Essential Functions

• Manage all aspects of civil litigation cases, including proactive tracking of case progress and strict attention to deadlines.
• Draft initial versions of a variety of pleadings for matters in federal, state, and administrative forums.
• Prepare initial discovery documents for federal, state, and administrative proceedings.
• Draft initial discovery requests to plaintiff.
• Create detailed chronologies and timelines to highlight key events in case.
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients to gather materials necessary for discovery responses, motion practice, depositions, and other litigation tasks.
• Identify, organize and prepare documents for production, including applying Bates numbering, performing redactions, and maintaining production and privilege logs.
• Coordinate with the e‑discovery team on large‑scale document productions and use Relativity or similar software as needed.
• Assist in witness interviews and prepare concise interview summaries.
• Prepare deposition documents and subpoenas in compliance with state and federal requirements, monitor responses, coordinate third‑party records production, and develop deposition outlines and summaries.
• Support trial and arbitration preparation, including organizing and managing trial exhibits, preparing initial drafts of witness and exhibit lists, and providing additional trial‑related assistance as needed.
• Conduct cite‑checking and Shepardizing as needed.
• Perform legal research using tools such as Lexis and PACER as required.
• Conduct background, litigation and social media searches as required.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proficiency in the Windows environment, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Solid understanding of state and federal rules of civil procedure.
• Law firm experience in civil defense work; employment law background preferred.
• Familiarity with insurance carrier guidelines is a plus.
• Experience using timekeeping and billing software; knowledge of Intapp is a plus.
• Experience with document management systems required; familiarity with NetDocuments is a plus.
• Experience in e‑discovery platforms including Relativity is a plus.
• Experience with trial/mediation/arbitration preparation, class actions, and wage and hour matters is a plus.
• Proven track record of meeting billable hour targets.
• Demonstrated exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to apply confidentiality, sound judgment, professionalism, and strong teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively toward delivering outstanding client service.

Educational & Professional Requirements

• Compliance with California Business & Professions Code 6450 for paralegal practice in the state of CA.
• An ABA‑approved paralegal certificate is highly preferred, but alternative educational qualifications that satisfy the above standards will also be considered.
• CLE credits must be current and compliant, or the candidate must demonstrate a willingness to become compliant as part of their employment agreement.
• A minimum of 5 years’ litigation defense experience in a law firm setting is required—preferably in employment law, though this is not mandatory.

Compensation

For California, the expected hourly range for this position is between $40.00 and $50.00 per hour. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. This position is also eligible for annual bonuses.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account
• Firm‑paid holidays, vacation and sick time
• Employee assistance program and other firm benefits

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.